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 8774747 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 92545661 epoch_slot_no: 356861 block_no: 8774570 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 13782 time: 2023-05-15 00:52:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb208f93d20f489147fc440c3967bac61f1d7d793c77f0ab4d82049aba2683e4dBlock Operator
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