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 8751006 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 92062466 epoch_slot_no: 305666 block_no: 8750829 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 61840 time: 2023-05-09 10:39:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6035b84a46adf7b241c1b54c2f5ff55d99ffb192372673eaa17efc635c6230dBlock Operator
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