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 8768494 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 92420131 epoch_slot_no: 231331 block_no: 8768317 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 63842 time: 2023-05-13 14:00:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfeebbf854b864f0626d5a19332029f2425fc3239c73801094cf1d9ec48b017bBlock Operator
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