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 8759282 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 92233322 epoch_slot_no: 44522 block_no: 8759105 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 16795 time: 2023-05-11 10:06:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb84137c1f5df45e64f52708135f79f025616b86405b33b3fcc0403f98c186f86Block Operator
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