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 8779243 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 92637302 epoch_slot_no: 16502 block_no: 8779066 slot_leader_id: 6407465 size: 2271 time: 2023-05-16 02:19:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c65dc504c9e8629eba744c71f32b0b2f2c81a6b81b95c44991e29a29eca59fbBlock Operator
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