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 8744776 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 91936227 epoch_slot_no: 179427 block_no: 8744599 slot_leader_id: 7998108 size: 84514 time: 2023-05-07 23:35:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ad0017e5138f88a0d8bb8d62182102836a0a28c0989a2ccd978113587a339b7Block Operator
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