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 8748734 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 92016951 epoch_slot_no: 260151 block_no: 8748557 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 9722 time: 2023-05-08 22:00:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ba6b5e0e092552f0a5116ba1f0dde0c84b272a174d9105691689133f69687b4Block Operator
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