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 8752837 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 92099963 epoch_slot_no: 343163 block_no: 8752660 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 88582 time: 2023-05-09 21:04:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x395e759b2cca817bf4440ca2d49580b6638ab24a2095ce3fe545b76cf79871d7Block Operator
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