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 8747196 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 91985283 epoch_slot_no: 228483 block_no: 8747019 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 88545 time: 2023-05-08 13:12:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83d402c610872da35c926b0d2880774eb69aeb6354e0136c89b0617a7161ef08Block Operator
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