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 8776503 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 92580971 epoch_slot_no: 392171 block_no: 8776326 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 88292 time: 2023-05-15 10:41:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3401a56956213b5129c30903279495fdaba2f1606d8de79eb046c77e31cb1be7Block Operator
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