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 8757744 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 92203170 epoch_slot_no: 14370 block_no: 8757567 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 86727 time: 2023-05-11 01:44:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2507c4358a1b756c2e463d91dbfe3d547fe5b2ad1b54d384e399c1e41bebdae8Block Operator
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