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 8746211 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91964652 epoch_slot_no: 207852 block_no: 8746034 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 11192 time: 2023-05-08 07:29:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb9e390defb3dffacb58e34ce1b44c15844dc04138e6fc4838b32be88967421fBlock Operator
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