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 8777714 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 92604915 epoch_slot_no: 416115 block_no: 8777537 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 88583 time: 2023-05-15 17:20:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8a7bcfbc0a8ddd77ac6d61aa792d97889cbd1e9fcd2a734a592af4d57e330c1Block Operator
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