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 8757425 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 92196180 epoch_slot_no: 7380 block_no: 8757248 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 88955 time: 2023-05-10 23:47:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf0fa90c8dfd1210a49a1cf735868559569712465f6849dfb570813fab09e0a1Block Operator
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