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 8783800 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 92729923 epoch_slot_no: 109123 block_no: 8783623 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 65719 time: 2023-05-17 04:03:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3336df5974a65afe7491149af1f2ca91d6e424be1255173e8af14144037fe493Block Operator
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