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 8761464 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 92278685 epoch_slot_no: 89885 block_no: 8761287 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 10401 time: 2023-05-11 22:42:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10d9f6896d308eefc9d527b5d52a6ed294f2d4452a51b0b63d7ee9330adb6f78Block Operator
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