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 8786990 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92795923 epoch_slot_no: 175123 block_no: 8786813 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 41232 time: 2023-05-17 22:23:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb26a1c92fe4c038b162858b979831c78d0c77e32af1f869f75aa4142ec1f249bBlock Operator
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