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 8745085 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 91941873 epoch_slot_no: 185073 block_no: 8744908 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 51447 time: 2023-05-08 01:09:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd29e6b71f50562a7a44d64f4e6e3460ce29675d78bbc91a39ac8f14c360519d0Block Operator
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