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 8748658 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 92015395 epoch_slot_no: 258595 block_no: 8748481 slot_leader_id: 8341074 size: 86860 time: 2023-05-08 21:34:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ce7d717974a160377871b13607933d6fe21b2090b705fa9a3de55a7754acecfBlock Operator
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