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 8747457 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 91991044 epoch_slot_no: 234244 block_no: 8747280 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 83439 time: 2023-05-08 14:48:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eef36715154a5e5f445789b3411049b7d48e31fdf286dfe2afb4811fea42642Block Operator
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