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 8788035 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 92817732 epoch_slot_no: 196932 block_no: 8787858 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 29218 time: 2023-05-18 04:27:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e715775b8aa20e58b1ce21d7d6637b06567ae8ba06035368ff4e952e7fa1331Block Operator
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