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 8793619 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 92933138 epoch_slot_no: 312338 block_no: 8793442 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 3152 time: 2023-05-19 12:30:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd783b4758f46fd16eb42ad13295413c73eb71af0df83c7e6e53f14c0d891bca3Block Operator
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