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 8798413 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 93031432 epoch_slot_no: 410632 block_no: 8798236 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 82799 time: 2023-05-20 15:48:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94b02fa2923ad04827a2bbaf145db66f22d2922f1c48ccc1ad98bf39f23e8b0dBlock Operator
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