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 8797383 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 93010232 epoch_slot_no: 389432 block_no: 8797206 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 57877 time: 2023-05-20 09:55:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab067da5e911358fabd4b19f6f038161af11b7ff76607627c936bb252c8b6b3bBlock Operator
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