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 8792114 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 92902495 epoch_slot_no: 281695 block_no: 8791937 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 5416 time: 2023-05-19 03:59:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef5b9198cd73af20bc8630ccf13e9902d8ff89358c5d2cc692b82b2aeea2095fBlock Operator
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