A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8743829 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 91917026 epoch_slot_no: 160226 block_no: 8743652 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 88162 time: 2023-05-07 18:15:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fe54e5f1e9608ab5b1c20ed3ff833c2189b00eeaab9c85374a5fe0214fbd4eaBlock Operator
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