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 8744181 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 91924055 epoch_slot_no: 167255 block_no: 8744004 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 86808 time: 2023-05-07 20:12:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43ee0e9800977b5d7cacb23df32b603e7122885f3e0f3ded8f59c74f452c3bf4Block Operator
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