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 8792983 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 92920099 epoch_slot_no: 299299 block_no: 8792806 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 61195 time: 2023-05-19 08:53:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a82af3ff878d1223f8d38ef66c2d95e9cf78f7b034d425db4a936d8a6632cfeBlock Operator
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