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 8790958 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 92877637 epoch_slot_no: 256837 block_no: 8790781 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 80652 time: 2023-05-18 21:05:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1931eef743959a25ee84fb6287326c5d9b7854eebc11b89e96cfe41ceab9294dBlock Operator
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