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 8792116 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 92902508 epoch_slot_no: 281708 block_no: 8791939 slot_leader_id: 5871596 size: 43820 time: 2023-05-19 03:59:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06a5686f7b70910b87be0f11cf4cb4dde9ee4708eb1e8359c0cfa62558e7a81aBlock Operator
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