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 8789377 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 92844436 epoch_slot_no: 223636 block_no: 8789200 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 78364 time: 2023-05-18 11:52:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1984bc7e4cfd7166d7421d91a28c5f169fdbb7d00238d4786ed1b24baf9aa2cfBlock Operator
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