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 8787129 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 92798687 epoch_slot_no: 177887 block_no: 8786952 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 88865 time: 2023-05-17 23:09:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8317439aae5e1735e98d17a005f7ad9cd3df3455920f22c61320d46f60118c9Block Operator
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