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 8790677 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 92871824 epoch_slot_no: 251024 block_no: 8790500 slot_leader_id: 6121992 size: 48481 time: 2023-05-18 19:28:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb20bf96318d4bb034298989468b61a5857684958a715f8d78ee283c2170d16ddBlock Operator
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