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 8778226 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 92615060 epoch_slot_no: 426260 block_no: 8778049 slot_leader_id: 5153012 size: 87469 time: 2023-05-15 20:09:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c80acf3e28b32584513d6ed2c5f0a37682f470feaac1f5d24c57432d4ce3615Block Operator
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