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 8782441 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 92701855 epoch_slot_no: 81055 block_no: 8782264 slot_leader_id: 5617977 size: 83549 time: 2023-05-16 20:15:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x405bcfc915629bed841e67eaf7f74b96d72e475b42375ca733106f8534a3f2c9Block Operator
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