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 8797358 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 93009756 epoch_slot_no: 388956 block_no: 8797181 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 16100 time: 2023-05-20 09:47:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d72817d0f7f931bdda095ca4d8a20ff3546873a366cbdd51375b3dd5a9a7e5bBlock Operator
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