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 8754236 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 92128970 epoch_slot_no: 372170 block_no: 8754059 slot_leader_id: 8591481 size: 14978 time: 2023-05-10 05:07:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30d6fc49be81ed7bf16bea1453dea1e7ed122a0e52131f44244f0ca65c7cdd5eBlock Operator
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