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 8786458 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 92784352 epoch_slot_no: 163552 block_no: 8786281 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 16884 time: 2023-05-17 19:10:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0748cc1fddbfb9cb7dc0aaeaf04d502fedbd96e1679791907bbabaa7280b1a5Block Operator
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