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 8786475 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 92784740 epoch_slot_no: 163940 block_no: 8786298 slot_leader_id: 8773621 size: 81044 time: 2023-05-17 19:17:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcfa3a83e16ae5f42801ea93cae6630441bfbe2673c4074d0cb0d7dcaaed4831Block Operator
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