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 8774365 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92537877 epoch_slot_no: 349077 block_no: 8774188 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 20353 time: 2023-05-14 22:42:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68c519f87d31df1b5258e998123b59e5a96af6630a1ced671556266829f3db57Block Operator
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