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 8779237 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 92637214 epoch_slot_no: 16414 block_no: 8779060 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 45878 time: 2023-05-16 02:18:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270fa369d5353350eeed253ba036cbc80bc79bf1e87512714b99b0684efe683aBlock Operator
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