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 8773881 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92528769 epoch_slot_no: 339969 block_no: 8773704 slot_leader_id: 4578914 size: 88939 time: 2023-05-14 20:11:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9856a51e9d08b9b005dc7d6450283d87d50199be10c11bb22ab8d12b3c44aa3Block Operator
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