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 8786693 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 92789468 epoch_slot_no: 168668 block_no: 8786516 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 31568 time: 2023-05-17 20:35:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25f79479bb21b51f45b0f9892230779e6a1395defb9d8dd6cb47dcd9264df0c2Block Operator
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