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 8766158 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 92373143 epoch_slot_no: 184343 block_no: 8765981 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 75035 time: 2023-05-13 00:57:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd473e34df4aac2a1fd16ddf121f6526e5ddf29e661778e02727ca81f35a93a23Block Operator
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