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 8774379 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 92538176 epoch_slot_no: 349376 block_no: 8774202 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 34797 time: 2023-05-14 22:47:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9481277eacd0056f6ae81ce6f5b3c1743d45ee371218b0ac42534b772bc2fa0bBlock Operator
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