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 8754607 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 92136573 epoch_slot_no: 379773 block_no: 8754430 slot_leader_id: 6341802 size: 21845 time: 2023-05-10 07:14:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5974892a0f06ebe7d88a057539a2925a79fa3a4fea7f8c189fae658cde138713Block Operator
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