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 8799057 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 93044470 epoch_slot_no: 423670 block_no: 8798880 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 42678 time: 2023-05-20 19:26:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a3e5f23db67eb6dd282176eec4318c13e1ac42f71670f66d7a000c433c7d60aBlock Operator
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