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 8751069 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 92063805 epoch_slot_no: 307005 block_no: 8750892 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 83789 time: 2023-05-09 11:01:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b12f9dcb1d186c41d3850235522b75b62e0a15e0e02e6224a95de7202b22dfaBlock Operator
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