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 8776905 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 92587875 epoch_slot_no: 399075 block_no: 8776728 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 19945 time: 2023-05-15 12:36:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64ab2b855fea333386cbf40c3469c40c655ad64c7f175e53abf05cfe41b8af08Block Operator
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