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 8788798 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 92832741 epoch_slot_no: 211941 block_no: 8788621 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 67164 time: 2023-05-18 08:37:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0412eb561149e458ad3e770a6e71372006c6d09aeb8af634a609181f0516f3efBlock Operator
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