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 8760339 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 92255484 epoch_slot_no: 66684 block_no: 8760162 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 87881 time: 2023-05-11 16:16:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x315fc44224f12b468603dd6d5ad082399da47b2547463aa5260810ef32f473d5Block Operator
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