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 8797973 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93022345 epoch_slot_no: 401545 block_no: 8797796 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 76449 time: 2023-05-20 13:17:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54e564206c63da9fa40d8a70c035e7c000ae04e524224c521a8e646d2b7622ecBlock Operator
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