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 8768677 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 92423591 epoch_slot_no: 234791 block_no: 8768500 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 17692 time: 2023-05-13 14:58:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a21720a075769264e8309a43f2a37e0c90b313ef5dbd3a9f8382504a2357f41Block Operator
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