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 8755586 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 92156447 epoch_slot_no: 399647 block_no: 8755409 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 16136 time: 2023-05-10 12:45:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x985c33edc38e003509a57c00b30a054ee142bbd020710967bf603c5020148848Block Operator
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