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 8776907 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 92587902 epoch_slot_no: 399102 block_no: 8776730 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 18341 time: 2023-05-15 12:36:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1276b6a916f32448cbf0769680e608af28a131c76e91c533e7a9c12a6a5cb0bbBlock Operator
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