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 8785231 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 92760087 epoch_slot_no: 139287 block_no: 8785054 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 88812 time: 2023-05-17 12:26:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x159bafe2ed3d395ef0b5a0430a2776494d77455269528390eaac02ac2e37ace6Block Operator
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