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 8772769 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 92506887 epoch_slot_no: 318087 block_no: 8772592 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 85937 time: 2023-05-14 14:06:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcce0e323b7350ffe6c365c5f20817954b1154a63422e515c9fff212bf06ccc8fBlock Operator
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