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 8761387 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 92277335 epoch_slot_no: 88535 block_no: 8761210 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 40678 time: 2023-05-11 22:20:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77544171e04dbdeffa8f4dc483e734593268289193cff31870b710fa2940c479Block Operator
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