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 8770102 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 92451751 epoch_slot_no: 262951 block_no: 8769925 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 20031 time: 2023-05-13 22:47:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8651155439a93b0fc3ed03c461d79c618de2aa8e4e4e4ccafdc94f1723675a9bBlock Operator
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