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 8768518 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 92420583 epoch_slot_no: 231783 block_no: 8768341 slot_leader_id: 8484595 size: 80836 time: 2023-05-13 14:07:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe613f5f907c7732923420d8d0216c5f7deb80577740ef9ae007b288a424b12ffBlock Operator
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