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 8762174 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 92294477 epoch_slot_no: 105677 block_no: 8761997 slot_leader_id: 8724526 size: 48077 time: 2023-05-12 03:06:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc149a2dd4cc5ad25946a135c9aa6ccac0af3275dc3e4237622f635a5bb19ea1Block Operator
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