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 8778343 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 92617518 epoch_slot_no: 428718 block_no: 8778166 slot_leader_id: 6490923 size: 83667 time: 2023-05-15 20:50:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05326a1056774716ccd72592ec822d835403e05b4bc1736621fc2aaf27b6caeaBlock Operator
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