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 8765205 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92355136 epoch_slot_no: 166336 block_no: 8765028 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 27475 time: 2023-05-12 19:57:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fec376eee919f2ac6d5b5cffd1fc25c917bb7f23795a47ce8a9cd1523f83500Block Operator
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