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 8767683 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 92403541 epoch_slot_no: 214741 block_no: 8767506 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 4464 time: 2023-05-13 09:23:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92f3bdbdf3a544488552d473ee8fdb5c640b7b919d87b7cf7a6d3fdcfc3ac678Block Operator
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