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 8747168 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91984639 epoch_slot_no: 227839 block_no: 8746991 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 33266 time: 2023-05-08 13:02:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15035ff134dd0a54856000176b1aa655aa3e54000d75414c698ac3a9a03ad624Block Operator
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