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 8761978 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 92289708 epoch_slot_no: 100908 block_no: 8761801 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 60823 time: 2023-05-12 01:46:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20a6f311faf35184b0206e0b7d1119aaca8d8d7db47942091ffcfc2b2676d6a8Block Operator
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