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 8767473 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 92399129 epoch_slot_no: 210329 block_no: 8767296 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 12300 time: 2023-05-13 08:10:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3e7d197f368809007c88b0390cb8462882fc23114a85d583c7f05f8587c37aeBlock Operator
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