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 8784071 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 92735726 epoch_slot_no: 114926 block_no: 8783894 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 31285 time: 2023-05-17 05:40:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9a55c3b00dd5fd495c5daa7b98cd25fd05cee2e03027942d4992ad8413a92f3Block Operator
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