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 8788869 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 92833979 epoch_slot_no: 213179 block_no: 8788692 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 51823 time: 2023-05-18 08:57:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0841f3f86545ec1aed0c9edad531f5a9900f6aec9718e8c43ac47da766afbb3Block Operator
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