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 8765833 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 92366245 epoch_slot_no: 177445 block_no: 8765656 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 79719 time: 2023-05-12 23:02:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7f3d6b2001e0f61ac4a34bddc14625ea5d4d4b5d9e70009fdaf97086977133cBlock Operator
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