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 8787211 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 92800284 epoch_slot_no: 179484 block_no: 8787034 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 85510 time: 2023-05-17 23:36:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x486ca9a960b1cbee2fd1a413e8ae3e267efa1033796d2e132c07a256df1190fbBlock Operator
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