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 8796811 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 92998029 epoch_slot_no: 377229 block_no: 8796634 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 12841 time: 2023-05-20 06:32:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d4218a81183c3bf06620484cf17021af82f46dd2fc7b012fadbd07ccbb4cfedBlock Operator
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