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 8772295 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 92497227 epoch_slot_no: 308427 block_no: 8772118 slot_leader_id: 7089159 size: 65748 time: 2023-05-14 11:25:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa48215b08d1628dbed91159d2ed6810a61196675c23f82e2be3966d839f6991bBlock Operator
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