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 8764064 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 92332172 epoch_slot_no: 143372 block_no: 8763887 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 88294 time: 2023-05-12 13:34:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbec40836a6e8d4b6f91883b93b11fc758a37d45f82ce1dc2b4d0ca52a370f38aBlock Operator
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