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 8788248 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 92822202 epoch_slot_no: 201402 block_no: 8788071 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 49904 time: 2023-05-18 05:41:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c26254eaa219cd98de7b97c9b8423719c1bd4c804d81e3cf01c2c591a5c9811Block Operator
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