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 8749142 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 92024984 epoch_slot_no: 268184 block_no: 8748965 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 82148 time: 2023-05-09 00:14:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ab656d341a7d2750d8e41c94028bf662ae248087c68241231f331a4f7316b75Block Operator
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