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 8770886 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 92468670 epoch_slot_no: 279870 block_no: 8770709 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 61101 time: 2023-05-14 03:29:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13e462a3ec4d8058918af601e7bb8a165d0e198ebe585b02cfe93f146e3f2391Block Operator
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