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 8795162 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 92965234 epoch_slot_no: 344434 block_no: 8794985 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 88388 time: 2023-05-19 21:25:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5943e59dffc5378ec8bba0f55d01a066b9fea86dbee3c1a0c254a369e4476954Block Operator
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