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 8778657 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 92624658 epoch_slot_no: 3858 block_no: 8778480 slot_leader_id: 5279197 size: 88688 time: 2023-05-15 22:49:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47ce18f21619646af441bf14c2640a08823b59e02672eab6a62af8ae5827a059Block Operator
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