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 8751501 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 92072299 epoch_slot_no: 315499 block_no: 8751324 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 88423 time: 2023-05-09 13:23:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde4cb6e75a3124145d58d2dcb7df479a06957442570344279a8897de90dd0de3Block Operator
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