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 8787197 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 92800062 epoch_slot_no: 179262 block_no: 8787020 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 23195 time: 2023-05-17 23:32:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x568aab04a2a1456ce7a47ec0ff76524029e2b8ba14fc779e40cd36dd53fb4690Block Operator
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