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 8775154 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 92554419 epoch_slot_no: 365619 block_no: 8774977 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 68515 time: 2023-05-15 03:18:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19b19a32286189979ac6f4425f55ddf9dc5c9ccd24a28f449846305ce3a10101Block Operator
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