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 8778347 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92617649 epoch_slot_no: 428849 block_no: 8778170 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 67913 time: 2023-05-15 20:52:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c76f5bb55e640d6fe5402b087c4db2ff58d6eab2f01ef5db9e28aeb9b8af817Block Operator
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