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 8793419 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 92928601 epoch_slot_no: 307801 block_no: 8793242 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 54377 time: 2023-05-19 11:14:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9562da83c6d58694c22558bd8a2a06c5c93e2e728b87fcf4b8c4bf704f74de2Block Operator
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