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 8768321 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 92416610 epoch_slot_no: 227810 block_no: 8768144 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 82266 time: 2023-05-13 13:01:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9c563642bc92043decb8e5e161cfa5933c5e222ff9ce4706118bc5fa0c9cebaBlock Operator
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