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 8773253 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 92516701 epoch_slot_no: 327901 block_no: 8773076 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 81095 time: 2023-05-14 16:49:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9f7f2c266781f0e88719ba36755741e15935cf9b96448416c6d44b97e6d532bBlock Operator
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