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 8766136 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 92372707 epoch_slot_no: 183907 block_no: 8765959 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 22354 time: 2023-05-13 00:49:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d11374e2ea4c4223f18c6b12025f6c836f6498349919c779dc4b10757f298eaBlock Operator
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