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 8764230 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 92335682 epoch_slot_no: 146882 block_no: 8764053 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 86717 time: 2023-05-12 14:32:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3aa7c489dfb42e78d7347a0da8ba39b6e593bc707173a4b788603c69d05a502Block Operator
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