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 8797306 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93008693 epoch_slot_no: 387893 block_no: 8797129 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 47425 time: 2023-05-20 09:29:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x724dc2ead4a03af150671fea9a15a052091bd98f0063eb692be76180c312ba71Block Operator
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