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 8782842 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 92710437 epoch_slot_no: 89637 block_no: 8782665 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 26505 time: 2023-05-16 22:38:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48376fe6f7f3d34862b367575cb0b8befe0da0bd2abdd92020b67bdf5b26ae0dBlock Operator
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