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 8757839 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 92205018 epoch_slot_no: 16218 block_no: 8757662 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 55365 time: 2023-05-11 02:15:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb845c375433b9157e84587be17df7482bc25f3d6fae5b004147bbb186f8a13d7Block Operator
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