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 8778313 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 92616743 epoch_slot_no: 427943 block_no: 8778136 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 58442 time: 2023-05-15 20:37:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd79fbafcbd81d7a1b55d95dc4c4846e1b5a108d9feb0b163dc5c686d8c0e81eBlock Operator
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