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 8776735 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 92584849 epoch_slot_no: 396049 block_no: 8776558 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 42618 time: 2023-05-15 11:45:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6f5b2d53aa51d5dcd0f79f779adeba1d2fcf053f61d41e927e36c7dd766a190Block Operator
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