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 8772805 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 92507675 epoch_slot_no: 318875 block_no: 8772628 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 3449 time: 2023-05-14 14:19:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5ad85203bcba2c63c67f25e69d5a59130f36c5df46c9bd9f795ef85844ce77dBlock Operator
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