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 8798630 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 93035758 epoch_slot_no: 414958 block_no: 8798453 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 70366 time: 2023-05-20 17:00:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x907ea06819d9e782e2a7398867f4cb644c117b9a172aa7b47044db068238ce7bBlock Operator
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