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 8744264 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91925648 epoch_slot_no: 168848 block_no: 8744087 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 9015 time: 2023-05-07 20:38:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c1a9de5b13117d964e0ec4618c4bad022b0283b2b94f1fe17a6a9ec157e6f7fBlock Operator
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