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 8746008 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 91961298 epoch_slot_no: 204498 block_no: 8745831 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 85956 time: 2023-05-08 06:33:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8c8d1c3a5a2782702a44aa5701f7f7e07368be5c62cfa51d8ad6620697bd8a6Block Operator
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