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 8798153 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 93025954 epoch_slot_no: 405154 block_no: 8797976 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 80952 time: 2023-05-20 14:17:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd62e4f87aae36b17efd3f58a88a9738c6e7b3978ef043d195221b5d6a498d3dBlock Operator
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