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 8774735 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 92545466 epoch_slot_no: 356666 block_no: 8774558 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 20919 time: 2023-05-15 00:49:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a0802ac3b07ca7408351c3c0e444405ff1c9e73767cff530d30df3ecb1249d8Block Operator
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