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 8764444 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 92340194 epoch_slot_no: 151394 block_no: 8764267 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 88953 time: 2023-05-12 15:48:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f67d0b5aa53b149eb9986646c4807a35f88228392d8f5e6039246964afc4522Block Operator
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