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 8770163 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 92453310 epoch_slot_no: 264510 block_no: 8769986 slot_leader_id: 5776318 size: 17704 time: 2023-05-13 23:13:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadc986b924ad48a17d71a619d169f640ae51954c06b909b48ded00d5064a2517Block Operator
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