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 8781397 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 92680622 epoch_slot_no: 59822 block_no: 8781220 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 84770 time: 2023-05-16 14:21:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba910938e33b11cfa5d6bf9231e975eaa402a4de95026530d5d8c3b7ed518149Block Operator
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