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 8747560 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 91993160 epoch_slot_no: 236360 block_no: 8747383 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 83064 time: 2023-05-08 15:24:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x392d4338027a14f2a39ca73bc1efcdc8d49228fd308ba8d86abb9443225f8782Block Operator
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