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 8747478 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 91991470 epoch_slot_no: 234670 block_no: 8747301 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 88603 time: 2023-05-08 14:56:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc53b2dca5da6c7849bacf3833d4e1d95f079ffbdee82babca337ce7f7b0d9950Block Operator
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