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 8749084 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 92023858 epoch_slot_no: 267058 block_no: 8748907 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 88597 time: 2023-05-08 23:55:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa08722e749ddc9e161c3381ea8490a57e386bb3262f767c661c770f08981d5faBlock Operator
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