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 8752871 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 92100617 epoch_slot_no: 343817 block_no: 8752694 slot_leader_id: 8752871 size: 48821 time: 2023-05-09 21:15:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b50dfedf129d5102f09ff855bfcf62f7ae4a01b8e794e0eee6e6f549f495d90Block Operator
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