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 8775114 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 92553498 epoch_slot_no: 364698 block_no: 8774937 slot_leader_id: 8757079 size: 40391 time: 2023-05-15 03:03:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb760ba9dfb6bc0b1f22eceff5d0e51e463c53d5fffd7d0ae579a448c11917faBlock Operator
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