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 8798228 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 93027519 epoch_slot_no: 406719 block_no: 8798051 slot_leader_id: 5806757 size: 88039 time: 2023-05-20 14:43:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf195522c6156e97915ff1f7e3653be22ca59df2535e6e996d53e18bee0a5aeb6Block Operator
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