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 8754466 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 92133289 epoch_slot_no: 376489 block_no: 8754289 slot_leader_id: 8484595 size: 20723 time: 2023-05-10 06:19:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdee9df1287259ad8ae7306e358f203f6b024b66912a161bff79d855ce82fb1afBlock Operator
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