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 8753033 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 92103428 epoch_slot_no: 346628 block_no: 8752856 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 10183 time: 2023-05-09 22:01:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3aeea953001fff70b4d71678d6e97a2b4dfa04e87d065e96fb30574a715f96bBlock Operator
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