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 8776148 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 92573749 epoch_slot_no: 384949 block_no: 8775971 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 37811 time: 2023-05-15 08:40:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc438140b34a98b2aa578aec5ab5dcae906671f9ea22f36f9b7651a7ede0136d7Block Operator
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