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 8777362 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 92597328 epoch_slot_no: 408528 block_no: 8777185 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 62714 time: 2023-05-15 15:13:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b47c8603c59a2d99a21b43b10b84eff8eb5a047f7f4db17edf2f4ba924d29caBlock Operator
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