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 8773027 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 92512223 epoch_slot_no: 323423 block_no: 8772850 slot_leader_id: 7479709 size: 40248 time: 2023-05-14 15:35:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93b5dad6cf0a9570021f3d632f7c1186867a84be4bfb0cd125b705522ce53e8eBlock Operator
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