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 8744219 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 91924831 epoch_slot_no: 168031 block_no: 8744042 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 79388 time: 2023-05-07 20:25:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f5e5556da02649545b4bf3986bafa0dde01ace6a015c6a0e87643dadef8c9f2Block Operator
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