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 8780705 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 92667185 epoch_slot_no: 46385 block_no: 8780528 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 80722 time: 2023-05-16 10:37:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aada73a5320a5fc4e76e62b3461f4dedad32050e8f18ec976490c9b5cb59708Block Operator
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