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 8766347 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 92377028 epoch_slot_no: 188228 block_no: 8766170 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 37483 time: 2023-05-13 02:01:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff8f3a08eb527386cebae9a5fd8787e85b819d98ea3c1b8a2d130178fed8013bBlock Operator
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