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 8773618 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 92523618 epoch_slot_no: 334818 block_no: 8773441 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 82781 time: 2023-05-14 18:45:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bebafd0d0ac49db687fd093d41ac70ab7615c07c3d43cb4f0f8e0405577e058Block Operator
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