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 8770306 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 92456236 epoch_slot_no: 267436 block_no: 8770129 slot_leader_id: 4569152 size: 41642 time: 2023-05-14 00:02:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13c6b64389a48ccd7886d8b5c31c823584e499804f1c4e1889e6b3af58dcad2aBlock Operator
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