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 8760671 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 92262925 epoch_slot_no: 74125 block_no: 8760494 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 88379 time: 2023-05-11 18:20:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25f38b30e42d81a388786fd706d59b3c441514ac12e9e4b607c34eec4672d264Block Operator
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