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 8780303 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 92659076 epoch_slot_no: 38276 block_no: 8780126 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 48425 time: 2023-05-16 08:22:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x160175b605fa37c059ccf5c2c0c93bd40b7bfe4fc3c37b7746228fce91cf5b84Block Operator
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