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 8781309 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 92678598 epoch_slot_no: 57798 block_no: 8781132 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 63557 time: 2023-05-16 13:48:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb17f9357220a64a7523cd21b9a73095c7ba6a057f2de4c4bb0ccc728bc798e42Block Operator
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