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 8759621 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 92240365 epoch_slot_no: 51565 block_no: 8759444 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 16917 time: 2023-05-11 12:04:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5878a99b8a3bf8c7f8ebaefdf1a59c1752cd2be3ec2b6018b0854323c8de5bf7Block Operator
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