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 8791938 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 92898388 epoch_slot_no: 277588 block_no: 8791761 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 57587 time: 2023-05-19 02:51:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x291ba4a6f0c8cd95f7fdae863ba62614ba930e2809751a2e5ae8d5cb0ef8454eBlock Operator
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