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 8780003 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 92653091 epoch_slot_no: 32291 block_no: 8779826 slot_leader_id: 4654222 size: 9620 time: 2023-05-16 06:43:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ed15ab4b1fd8668dd7b63216cec4db80292590b15dae96b556b362861538f71Block Operator
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