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 8760338 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 92255457 epoch_slot_no: 66657 block_no: 8760161 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 86797 time: 2023-05-11 16:15:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fb4c00aa33bfcdb6cd049bad8aaf5a7f3a6f08b49269fb0c97d15d3b7578ae1Block Operator
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