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 8770474 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 92460198 epoch_slot_no: 271398 block_no: 8770297 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 23899 time: 2023-05-14 01:08:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc6a22f736f21d43b19e9d3c1310262dc5ebd13e8a8675b36f7b3c9310f0064eBlock Operator
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