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 8779441 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 92641540 epoch_slot_no: 20740 block_no: 8779264 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 52889 time: 2023-05-16 03:30:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x991edb8bbc4da248ba336386b75811595cd6d57aa2e84c92f7cf8dd6e7fa5d3eBlock Operator
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