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 8798046 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 93023785 epoch_slot_no: 402985 block_no: 8797869 slot_leader_id: 5616335 size: 86978 time: 2023-05-20 13:41:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58dd0cfac66c8130b657bd42a7a28b149174bc3db9ef8d2f03f451796e9709b3Block Operator
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