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 8751747 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 92077363 epoch_slot_no: 320563 block_no: 8751570 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 86388 time: 2023-05-09 14:47:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f0877e51746c3b95df19db8af86e2b2a4ba604fc768f0ac76d4548d3d35b48dBlock Operator
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