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 8778182 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 92614309 epoch_slot_no: 425509 block_no: 8778005 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 57905 time: 2023-05-15 19:56:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2b7803c44e4b9d7206e891ef16a1af200163662f6b09c9f6645897fd9e1b503Block Operator
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