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 8779506 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 92642932 epoch_slot_no: 22132 block_no: 8779329 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 16879 time: 2023-05-16 03:53:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5931069a6321f73c82a8edf8b8bca5fb859a5ed007e9ab1a2dc49d3d717e874bBlock Operator
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