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 8770566 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 92461794 epoch_slot_no: 272994 block_no: 8770389 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 24055 time: 2023-05-14 01:34:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45994845deb5da360b984d3eee278058482ff5aac6c2cf93e10fdc468e534532Block Operator
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