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 8752268 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92088089 epoch_slot_no: 331289 block_no: 8752091 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 18186 time: 2023-05-09 17:46:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28e108cfc4128fa3e146047967bd472acadb3b9d79acbb166d8d4b4d2c2350bcBlock Operator
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