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 8753200 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 92107151 epoch_slot_no: 350351 block_no: 8753023 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 34506 time: 2023-05-09 23:04:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92ae1bb47d138c4bde10e6f6a32f2bd92207fbfb55301c834e1491d47edec349Block Operator
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