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 8771094 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 92472733 epoch_slot_no: 283933 block_no: 8770917 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 34448 time: 2023-05-14 04:37:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x700876a79f45a792870a38e451ee8291346ad833c4f8170395d534f17de55e79Block Operator
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