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 8794455 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 92950670 epoch_slot_no: 329870 block_no: 8794278 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 39855 time: 2023-05-19 17:22:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66ac61d49a81ceb2759b4a6b0608964b3bf964fd64f0dce264389594b586a0a4Block Operator
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