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 8748414 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 92010537 epoch_slot_no: 253737 block_no: 8748237 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 53574 time: 2023-05-08 20:13:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b26f5588756f369762123160a511393ba7e4c4bd1116bcfcbdad8a7b5179f3dBlock Operator
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