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 8773176 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 92514975 epoch_slot_no: 326175 block_no: 8772999 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 14572 time: 2023-05-14 16:21:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1830b2d85606bb033afc3449e7388c719c86c068a8eae429740ae6054077f9ffBlock Operator
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