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 8743942 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 91919334 epoch_slot_no: 162534 block_no: 8743765 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 20848 time: 2023-05-07 18:53:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4a05b2c5d853a482ccfeac8cf20b2893ce97f948616535d567826d9abfda3baBlock Operator
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