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 8778861 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 92628522 epoch_slot_no: 7722 block_no: 8778684 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 85899 time: 2023-05-15 23:53:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e45eb31448ee7d871423f71fe2cbbc55502af9c7306f1d31d1e7b1e8580d23cBlock Operator
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