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 8751264 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 92067527 epoch_slot_no: 310727 block_no: 8751087 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 86604 time: 2023-05-09 12:03:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeebe67a257f0d6fb71cefcf2419a9d1347d6b31ea926574fc05baf7c60c82c86Block Operator
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