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 8753529 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 92113866 epoch_slot_no: 357066 block_no: 8753352 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 33531 time: 2023-05-10 00:55:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41e5bb2e7f7f1ad78290b8f03f7603d5cd31937a208108e9a3f53558c66318d3Block Operator
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