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 8774843 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 92547518 epoch_slot_no: 358718 block_no: 8774666 slot_leader_id: 8737170 size: 41148 time: 2023-05-15 01:23:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffe0b0a414765b84b6aad2843459904cd06428978d7c52d87a443ce12b05df8bBlock Operator
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