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 8766570 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 92381108 epoch_slot_no: 192308 block_no: 8766393 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 39220 time: 2023-05-13 03:09:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf17bb7fb23077d807e771ffbca37e827f70f5a951838ba5139c5c334db7ee1f3Block Operator
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