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 8774389 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 92538387 epoch_slot_no: 349587 block_no: 8774212 slot_leader_id: 7046900 size: 6646 time: 2023-05-14 22:51:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf43e7bf593e24bd2c67e04f0c6a08b108243f32ead1515d26878401e605b5a2Block Operator
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