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 8763657 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 92324074 epoch_slot_no: 135274 block_no: 8763480 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 82002 time: 2023-05-12 11:19:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa02c1696e24a0b541874e4dc4cf8d8ff88247326fc76df4e41f4900b16942e1Block Operator
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