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 8760769 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 92265071 epoch_slot_no: 76271 block_no: 8760592 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 88229 time: 2023-05-11 18:56:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17f097ef580337d15ba385f1a8dbf9573343a7c0333b509561d6059be7a30cbbBlock Operator
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