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 8765312 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 92357079 epoch_slot_no: 168279 block_no: 8765135 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 88942 time: 2023-05-12 20:29:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3905fd912f84a7847f56ce0c2aee1f475012d6cff816d1a225e810a5fcff7be7Block Operator
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