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 8763641 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 92323511 epoch_slot_no: 134711 block_no: 8763464 slot_leader_id: 6109125 size: 34703 time: 2023-05-12 11:10:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0999b2229323f8e4e535c1c3b145752126947b5bc653012c0ec1b1516c48062Block Operator
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