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 8754896 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 92142548 epoch_slot_no: 385748 block_no: 8754719 slot_leader_id: 5688135 size: 76545 time: 2023-05-10 08:53:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cace8422cb83823c611b6d6f0129aefe9975da8a9ccdb40d49b2ac1052b64c1Block Operator
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