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 8774524 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 92540970 epoch_slot_no: 352170 block_no: 8774347 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 79701 time: 2023-05-14 23:34:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x582985597319aefaea5ea1b9edc2dcfb25d0a0676a02e40dd5cec6df223960f2Block Operator
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