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 8765200 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 92355025 epoch_slot_no: 166225 block_no: 8765023 slot_leader_id: 6148506 size: 87918 time: 2023-05-12 19:55:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f82f3ef0ef9f045f4cedb399f6e029aa58eeede580e00ae7cac3d352cb2e7c6Block Operator
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