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 8758445 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92217111 epoch_slot_no: 28311 block_no: 8758268 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 19456 time: 2023-05-11 05:36:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbae1fad6b872d7c0a1909a7dde25ea1c3567ed5a2e6b818db045f6b6188c26d7Block Operator
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