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 8752008 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 92082492 epoch_slot_no: 325692 block_no: 8751831 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 83860 time: 2023-05-09 16:13:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63d8366f4d223881c0afb3bbf1928670e6a548c4b10746a63aac0b811fb44081Block Operator
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