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 8752639 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92095867 epoch_slot_no: 339067 block_no: 8752462 slot_leader_id: 8464789 size: 87616 time: 2023-05-09 19:55:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3019e08faf14c47d87022e81a9efe91f05d178f056b584538ef810441aa1e31eBlock Operator
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