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 8760347 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 92255622 epoch_slot_no: 66822 block_no: 8760170 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 87652 time: 2023-05-11 16:18:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c686cc16857a83273ea0114e614f32c8eaee96d8fe8a90556a62d4ddbc5ea67Block Operator
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