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 8760768 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 92265028 epoch_slot_no: 76228 block_no: 8760591 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 88614 time: 2023-05-11 18:55:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e0e95bfbc0880aa1c395f817a8d7f52068032ba436f50dff68867169fd74990Block Operator
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