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 8792198 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 92904002 epoch_slot_no: 283202 block_no: 8792021 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 18940 time: 2023-05-19 04:24:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2b70b9f1e10c1d25ad7db56e67546369756aea7689ff9db2d113ee2fcec19eeBlock Operator
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