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 8760198 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 92252554 epoch_slot_no: 63754 block_no: 8760021 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 86008 time: 2023-05-11 15:27:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4545d7e9c97b68e0c7cf2c5e7c3be591d071ed00302b183c7b894ee8c0ccaaafBlock Operator
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