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 8754408 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 92132231 epoch_slot_no: 375431 block_no: 8754231 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 84267 time: 2023-05-10 06:02:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47182a10a45f579b59cb1c9442c4341745721058a666d4ae6a141f0330bd1b17Block Operator
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