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 8777733 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 92605423 epoch_slot_no: 416623 block_no: 8777556 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 83370 time: 2023-05-15 17:28:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbff3b062d1808de74914acd9e96bf590f43580be132d1c56ce745fdf1b1244e3Block Operator
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