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 8778963 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92631354 epoch_slot_no: 10554 block_no: 8778786 slot_leader_id: 7557874 size: 68986 time: 2023-05-16 00:40:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf078b1528d1edc4a97957f5f2e4f003e2920f5e17dde60308d1036a2600b3dc7Block Operator
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