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 8762503 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 92301197 epoch_slot_no: 112397 block_no: 8762326 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 26505 time: 2023-05-12 04:58:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac8dd7ba84d3e222ff60186585259b8e647ae5e44437ab0f26dfe6d5ac43a3e9Block Operator
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