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 8760154 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 92251757 epoch_slot_no: 62957 block_no: 8759977 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 88090 time: 2023-05-11 15:14:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa53ebac98084dbfaddbd878d8adcdb3a5641961fd81ea34405ad6bb1623487e8Block Operator
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