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 8765243 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 92355839 epoch_slot_no: 167039 block_no: 8765066 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 78385 time: 2023-05-12 20:08:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb04b2c5a0641fd303400117c96dc71c2a7aa3b989607429b5c1cbf3cf10f78a2Block Operator
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