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 8770320 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 92456713 epoch_slot_no: 267913 block_no: 8770143 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 14027 time: 2023-05-14 00:10:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x283e0b2229431feb8cb90da846cc2a5d5337f110a7866bf73a10b61428e2f040Block Operator
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