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 8773834 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92527828 epoch_slot_no: 339028 block_no: 8773657 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 42162 time: 2023-05-14 19:55:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb611d17ea023e668358e78a90272b05d8dab61297e2b6cd022c76af727e675deBlock Operator
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