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 8765043 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 92352071 epoch_slot_no: 163271 block_no: 8764866 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 32454 time: 2023-05-12 19:06:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92ac423ba1b31f2beb499d6c9c62ae378226332dcbe0ac0c42668eb80deb726aBlock Operator
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