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 8776083 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 92572409 epoch_slot_no: 383609 block_no: 8775906 slot_leader_id: 8776083 size: 25003 time: 2023-05-15 08:18:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78029308a45a71aa292a8a1f0d8987559ebe053c115e16a2d7042af30145f4a9Block Operator
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