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 8785704 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92769106 epoch_slot_no: 148306 block_no: 8785527 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 46626 time: 2023-05-17 14:56:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x499efaa65c59bc688eec783f207d526de046edf8d244f48c92ad27d32594e2ceBlock Operator
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