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 8779677 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 92646407 epoch_slot_no: 25607 block_no: 8779500 slot_leader_id: 7148917 size: 79424 time: 2023-05-16 04:51:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec533b55f6d43487fe08ba94585f8804eb3ca67bd5a1ef9bf1294907f6dbe6d0Block Operator
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