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 8793047 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 92921432 epoch_slot_no: 300632 block_no: 8792870 slot_leader_id: 5654655 size: 63394 time: 2023-05-19 09:15:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x591708f1c51065fa491de6b0984954e64c6a9684b80d84c9d39ad3b3b59058d2Block Operator
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