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 8777368 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 92597409 epoch_slot_no: 408609 block_no: 8777191 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 22139 time: 2023-05-15 15:15:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47093ff0b4482607f39cd16aab5dcd0ac38595d603b13d9a3d643ba4a16d53fdBlock Operator
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