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 8772171 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 92494833 epoch_slot_no: 306033 block_no: 8771994 slot_leader_id: 8484583 size: 80153 time: 2023-05-14 10:45:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a7d7ae9c220cec349d06b497b446a11471c0434d45280f725ab9350153212eeBlock Operator
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