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 8764788 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 92347263 epoch_slot_no: 158463 block_no: 8764611 slot_leader_id: 7442357 size: 88003 time: 2023-05-12 17:45:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff54051205864aaeff496efc0fec62d54383ad74e32d995fe9200f3079de099aBlock Operator
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