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 8770376 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 92457899 epoch_slot_no: 269099 block_no: 8770199 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 21081 time: 2023-05-14 00:29:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc56003c2e84dda3c49a991217a818b9f3ceae0afd5d5fbb1c81b00c7ddd37536Block Operator
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