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 8759302 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 92233644 epoch_slot_no: 44844 block_no: 8759125 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 40349 time: 2023-05-11 10:12:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10e778b95499445bc35816b0dd2e26c84d3c69a3e59ba53864b0b0fc247c6a86Block Operator
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