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 8787832 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 92813356 epoch_slot_no: 192556 block_no: 8787655 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 40655 time: 2023-05-18 03:14:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd6c6e69b43dd2ab55ae29f5f14e92fa14d669a601a13cedbb7e7611138513e0Block Operator
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