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 8749029 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92022629 epoch_slot_no: 265829 block_no: 8748852 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 85291 time: 2023-05-08 23:35:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x611517f663b9efbe73e2d07398106059a4b2a6e97bc2f0105049cb289dd05fecBlock Operator
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