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 8752676 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 92096744 epoch_slot_no: 339944 block_no: 8752499 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 87936 time: 2023-05-09 20:10:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x882372ec52822f1430ff67a73e13e351e6507dc9baa7a7f14938034f1a9ac336Block Operator
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