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 8744369 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 91927948 epoch_slot_no: 171148 block_no: 8744192 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 88883 time: 2023-05-07 21:17:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80b64b832c15db660b8e3c71712e6eeb3648969b4f6ee4c9c7f7997b551c264fBlock Operator
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