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 8754433 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 92132692 epoch_slot_no: 375892 block_no: 8754256 slot_leader_id: 8720807 size: 13758 time: 2023-05-10 06:09:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48a76d7e7ed0b06c6bf9a8ce702c6ac86a5c179b36b6410638f0d8c8641657daBlock Operator
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