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 8758489 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92218053 epoch_slot_no: 29253 block_no: 8758312 slot_leader_id: 6126968 size: 87250 time: 2023-05-11 05:52:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad219984073eed39d801ad1e78bf4e41822bf193a88f5ab40b42f649def337abBlock Operator
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