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 8744744 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 91935583 epoch_slot_no: 178783 block_no: 8744567 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 36780 time: 2023-05-07 23:24:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5148994d2f5f43d37adffa5d11f6d2ae4d1cab7be296cda2004730b81471d56eBlock Operator
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