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 8758271 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 92213613 epoch_slot_no: 24813 block_no: 8758094 slot_leader_id: 8757452 size: 81687 time: 2023-05-11 04:38:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5edf76febb5cb65112b80a689e137e98bbba7111d4a796bcd92ad5c5814a4c70Block Operator
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