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 8797405 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 93010724 epoch_slot_no: 389924 block_no: 8797228 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 87910 time: 2023-05-20 10:03:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7714f27757ddec91371106e982adefc912dd60f6d8a9ec8afab31561ea630146Block Operator
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