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 8749612 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 92033891 epoch_slot_no: 277091 block_no: 8749435 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 88531 time: 2023-05-09 02:43:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef7003f997d5d2c2790c53e92c6674d21a45a3e12f1e555839b723ee0fd94ae9Block Operator
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