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 8756221 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 92170488 epoch_slot_no: 413688 block_no: 8756044 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 51359 time: 2023-05-10 16:39:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86b6af7134d94c5bc3f40f8a5459e3b239afad9f3befda2bc2e1144130aa442aBlock Operator
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