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 8755473 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 92154355 epoch_slot_no: 397555 block_no: 8755296 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 88981 time: 2023-05-10 12:10:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd722cc748c950e53a00c2fed717e0652135a86f828a79da3aa952b6e0f8b6d0Block Operator
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