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 8747890 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 92000022 epoch_slot_no: 243222 block_no: 8747713 slot_leader_id: 5515076 size: 88585 time: 2023-05-08 17:18:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1f4f375d404fa8916c616925b6e0f77c01bc8d4414cebc66d4c37dc28e98e19Block Operator
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