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 8763670 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 92324457 epoch_slot_no: 135657 block_no: 8763493 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 83975 time: 2023-05-12 11:25:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x308ee0f15e43ee6387c4aca8620bd393d5061b7fad52b951a67823d21dd80184Block Operator
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