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 8746870 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 91978650 epoch_slot_no: 221850 block_no: 8746693 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 80827 time: 2023-05-08 11:22:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b06a9fd1012d1807b0eea39bb82cf6a42a527c583c0f48d64f82f598d2d3230Block Operator
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