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 8765046 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 92352103 epoch_slot_no: 163303 block_no: 8764869 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 33289 time: 2023-05-12 19:06:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28dc00b7a0c71a68777aff8fdc312a86df571abdfbc54f640001230b16a21c5bBlock Operator
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