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 8770898 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 92468800 epoch_slot_no: 280000 block_no: 8770721 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 35024 time: 2023-05-14 03:31:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9bf3b2c6f3211c352b23a6eb3aecfaefe778283d79e651daf7c45292ecb632cBlock Operator
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