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 8759701 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 92241769 epoch_slot_no: 52969 block_no: 8759524 slot_leader_id: 8757452 size: 87479 time: 2023-05-11 12:27:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1fa41e18c667e0ef489b4f01176ced9c3de4fbc41b2a1ab96b64b0f67cd1bd0Block Operator
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