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 8763317 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 92317077 epoch_slot_no: 128277 block_no: 8763140 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 87832 time: 2023-05-12 09:22:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32347c333f3befbc4dd6e51389478564300c64fa1750f3a1980f810f5b394293Block Operator
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