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 8774499 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 92540558 epoch_slot_no: 351758 block_no: 8774322 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 16837 time: 2023-05-14 23:27:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59909a9b1c9c448b83cf2efdfed34ee77426a77554045858f6b783c3f2b619faBlock Operator
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