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 8761876 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 92287531 epoch_slot_no: 98731 block_no: 8761699 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 62832 time: 2023-05-12 01:10:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9302f0d755ef633eff6610be0892407f9596d82cbafc33dfad0a7d0cfb5e6c28Block Operator
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