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 8744575 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 91932108 epoch_slot_no: 175308 block_no: 8744398 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 87924 time: 2023-05-07 22:26:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b2009b0c199079bcd8eb8018a6068033917d03a9a1f99a83b109a31a0b93aadBlock Operator
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