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 8750144 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 92044967 epoch_slot_no: 288167 block_no: 8749967 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 2046 time: 2023-05-09 05:47:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd009cf7cdcf817d8984fcd2283c8b805c05fe0a9d6fbe15aa2346e46b766e172Block Operator
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