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 8766995 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 92389541 epoch_slot_no: 200741 block_no: 8766818 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 1686 time: 2023-05-13 05:30:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc67c2bc0a2c01133bc199ea89e70d4ae5f9d5c454e9fcd3d93f587116ff36396Block Operator
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