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 8798114 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93025117 epoch_slot_no: 404317 block_no: 8797937 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 82381 time: 2023-05-20 14:03:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x904460f4087df04be0aba2f9fa69b495a3fb340aa6119e49d241f4a945db1b11Block Operator
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