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 8786438 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 92783998 epoch_slot_no: 163198 block_no: 8786261 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 80827 time: 2023-05-17 19:04:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e83376e8ebb369bb4d5f5c0246f62fbaee991ecc1582d54d14d3a61a902edabBlock Operator
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