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 8758353 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 92215116 epoch_slot_no: 26316 block_no: 8758176 slot_leader_id: 6047986 size: 21471 time: 2023-05-11 05:03:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x352565d4a8866d58d513f4139fa442e96eca11dc488457a8c6bd5047d4848a3aBlock Operator
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