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 8744257 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 91925542 epoch_slot_no: 168742 block_no: 8744080 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 88475 time: 2023-05-07 20:37:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf14a0b4d377324de162d4a3b09d3b8fd25cd060bf35655b2c25810743522a312Block Operator
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