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 8782468 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 92702497 epoch_slot_no: 81697 block_no: 8782291 slot_leader_id: 6906417 size: 69027 time: 2023-05-16 20:26:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x386f737a602d3b3390e7e360da154429530f68f03e777a365a08622466481d0dBlock Operator
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