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 8748907 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 92020191 epoch_slot_no: 263391 block_no: 8748730 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 52782 time: 2023-05-08 22:54:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0f62d2f0469d1d956d7c389884683e8e2b33a66d9a1d4a2ee93bd799290b813Block Operator
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