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 8745279 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 91946265 epoch_slot_no: 189465 block_no: 8745102 slot_leader_id: 8591481 size: 82111 time: 2023-05-08 02:22:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdca724200d94f078aa624451ee9287f52f1d6e44d07206e36ad67d5aca84b36aBlock Operator
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