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 8765665 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92363291 epoch_slot_no: 174491 block_no: 8765488 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 39852 time: 2023-05-12 22:13:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ad8866a0d188500a1aecb2cbbee58824eb7e15161ac4dc2f3bdaa8f3983a3f0Block Operator
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