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 8765230 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 92355666 epoch_slot_no: 166866 block_no: 8765053 slot_leader_id: 5833644 size: 86843 time: 2023-05-12 20:05:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9203809f94950259ab72864ce7bb03bc9a2275b756ba6b071ee91b725264ec1bBlock Operator
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