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 8768089 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 92411765 epoch_slot_no: 222965 block_no: 8767912 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 7456 time: 2023-05-13 11:40:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf17c94491e3bb92000f96f1643f980d84ea62fcdaab077d91716ca088e03e7fBlock Operator
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