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 8787154 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 92799197 epoch_slot_no: 178397 block_no: 8786977 slot_leader_id: 8309547 size: 81463 time: 2023-05-17 23:18:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4236ac62c32fbd8a2d99a4c7611f57fa1608e6a4df62a2939ca74c41fc913d96Block Operator
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