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 8757703 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 92202530 epoch_slot_no: 13730 block_no: 8757526 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 88316 time: 2023-05-11 01:33:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbec1ced838a80aceb151aa37fd1ea19125c234eea732e59b84947eada37cd561Block Operator
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