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 8782677 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 92706717 epoch_slot_no: 85917 block_no: 8782500 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 2096 time: 2023-05-16 21:36:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31232f94cf59034c6c40814306222b5c7685dbfd954ae1ee441b6840c9bd9ff9Block Operator
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