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 8756431 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 92174950 epoch_slot_no: 418150 block_no: 8756254 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 29173 time: 2023-05-10 17:54:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x505bba381fec0d35643286f90dde65571a7bb636b8c5ce153360a15e186fd75eBlock Operator
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