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 8788688 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 92830420 epoch_slot_no: 209620 block_no: 8788511 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 87970 time: 2023-05-18 07:58:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe629c6d6627e2b8c4d9fc7ca4d7810fd2cb6019f85668e7d712181738d65e764Block Operator
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