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 8766738 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 92384496 epoch_slot_no: 195696 block_no: 8766561 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 84106 time: 2023-05-13 04:06:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5cbe3f8daf81699e231ad7811aef4004c9775f8620bb88f67c7d3d877772b59Block Operator
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