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 8745620 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 91953447 epoch_slot_no: 196647 block_no: 8745443 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 87086 time: 2023-05-08 04:22:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc299322bda44fe7a880e2fbc1b93653f422d030ace67c4dfc48f94fa6e598c94Block Operator
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