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 8759830 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 92244823 epoch_slot_no: 56023 block_no: 8759653 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 81117 time: 2023-05-11 13:18:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d3e344a470764230694a83bfc3f6d575326cf3184f904edf18a3cb1b62f03e3Block Operator
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