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 8762277 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 92296746 epoch_slot_no: 107946 block_no: 8762100 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 29599 time: 2023-05-12 03:43:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cc5fbbe6e3b71f6aacca82d3ca0afb4292d631aada43cdc72a571959cb2f892Block Operator
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