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 8750880 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 92060183 epoch_slot_no: 303383 block_no: 8750703 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 67776 time: 2023-05-09 10:01:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa810e3f5ad4c893bf1095e2a0f91f402fa6664e3986c0067375a5d735c8d93b0Block Operator
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