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 8790241 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 92862523 epoch_slot_no: 241723 block_no: 8790064 slot_leader_id: 8757754 size: 49125 time: 2023-05-18 16:53:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33616c163df013cafaa5b445d58937dc4deaf904d21ccb2f38471f12950c4479Block Operator
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