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 8760394 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 92256534 epoch_slot_no: 67734 block_no: 8760217 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 72635 time: 2023-05-11 16:33:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c48b54ca4fbba4dc99ab560ff59c461bbc621371b9ec6595a10d36d11d5c3a8Block Operator
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