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 8758034 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 92208758 epoch_slot_no: 19958 block_no: 8757857 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 84062 time: 2023-05-11 03:17:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8cb349cdfe668b5516a3b054102d62ec7171b4d15e69afd57bb527cff178cd5Block Operator
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