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 8798349 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 93030035 epoch_slot_no: 409235 block_no: 8798172 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 10650 time: 2023-05-20 15:25:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79d4b92a343b850280a2e8fc4620790bb2748ce1bb429199db78a7daf063ffa5Block Operator
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