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 8797878 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 93020324 epoch_slot_no: 399524 block_no: 8797701 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 68882 time: 2023-05-20 12:43:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x798f16cf7457e4a58874c2182001d776efdf3ef45cb03ab104c5130b3c245b09Block Operator
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