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 8781734 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 92687112 epoch_slot_no: 66312 block_no: 8781557 slot_leader_id: 6558340 size: 27077 time: 2023-05-16 16:10:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeac1eb3d002786e4a8763a39589387be19b5fa7ab55ff5b8c9bd4fce5fc98b6eBlock Operator
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