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 8793489 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 92930182 epoch_slot_no: 309382 block_no: 8793312 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 85409 time: 2023-05-19 11:41:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x269418c52005a0fe4d475c05a3cbd305c74dcc5e1cc52eab1451354e950544e6Block Operator
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