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 8746748 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 91976590 epoch_slot_no: 219790 block_no: 8746571 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 87808 time: 2023-05-08 10:48:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebc8a13c17498164eacff3c0b61970754687bc1e334edae284e3b157093ee61cBlock Operator
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