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 8768977 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 92429394 epoch_slot_no: 240594 block_no: 8768800 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 86288 time: 2023-05-13 16:34:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbd700ff0de6496241d89f3ba1684b051fd26e7263887d104df531b0c43785b6Block Operator
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