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 8760505 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 92259312 epoch_slot_no: 70512 block_no: 8760328 slot_leader_id: 4606412 size: 86437 time: 2023-05-11 17:20:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb11cd2afdc848f7f8b155614b9d7a50f0f20f4f30305e8cb98fd6f25090308bdBlock Operator
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