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 8782304 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92699019 epoch_slot_no: 78219 block_no: 8782127 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 86819 time: 2023-05-16 19:28:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8f48fdd5f48f28a65adb7e986204eca9cb7f49846069db0dd067d9e9e807ec9Block Operator
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