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 8747567 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 91993332 epoch_slot_no: 236532 block_no: 8747390 slot_leader_id: 4635407 size: 88759 time: 2023-05-08 15:27:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e64899334760419228c5070645583d7052231dc046a845e482fa6c8fb0b6238Block Operator
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