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 8773723 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 92525825 epoch_slot_no: 337025 block_no: 8773546 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 56173 time: 2023-05-14 19:21:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2165ca34458408b1ca1adb234192aa819a546d5d262b3b8323e0fd335f55722Block Operator
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