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 8770690 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 92464592 epoch_slot_no: 275792 block_no: 8770513 slot_leader_id: 4703309 size: 83372 time: 2023-05-14 02:21:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e2e9cb87c98bb3c190bd1b9e65d0ef53695cb69fde64b7285f477155f910cd7Block Operator
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