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 8784466 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 92744083 epoch_slot_no: 123283 block_no: 8784289 slot_leader_id: 6532435 size: 20174 time: 2023-05-17 07:59:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66119e36acc9cb5c1f27e5958e3fedacab132c7cfa9d75dee3eece837a96d861Block Operator
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