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 8750877 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 92060149 epoch_slot_no: 303349 block_no: 8750700 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 88440 time: 2023-05-09 10:00:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b6d07ebcdd59f6620055be8513132d94e2a7ae9b2dfdacbf5bc84d8baa9cb68Block Operator
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