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 8752832 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 92099778 epoch_slot_no: 342978 block_no: 8752655 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 43014 time: 2023-05-09 21:01:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x841b58af9d573263c46ac9f75037a2c5a0f59810aa0bcba98e1b8efa547ee08eBlock Operator
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