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 8750594 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 92054115 epoch_slot_no: 297315 block_no: 8750417 slot_leader_id: 7750291 size: 79696 time: 2023-05-09 08:20:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcda4d8a3701fe60c0feb47b6c5dc53ab3b5289c3aa8e2d9d536bd688cbede3d5Block Operator
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