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 8758043 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 92208942 epoch_slot_no: 20142 block_no: 8757866 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 72639 time: 2023-05-11 03:20:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b5324e5c1a5c90da013767c2eb0688e6b8d455e986c2012fd06fe6f797dc580Block Operator
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