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 8796490 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 92991275 epoch_slot_no: 370475 block_no: 8796313 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 7874 time: 2023-05-20 04:39:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x818b7999f2b5c5ba2eef1c1a65874ea1de802d6902b46edf8a4a05bb8d324a21Block Operator
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