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 8772800 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 92507534 epoch_slot_no: 318734 block_no: 8772623 slot_leader_id: 4562380 size: 86180 time: 2023-05-14 14:17:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7a9da719ab270a0272c0ff67d5bdc36316ce586b6ba0a1b0108243cdcb28779Block Operator
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