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 8799176 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 93047238 epoch_slot_no: 426438 block_no: 8798999 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 87381 time: 2023-05-20 20:12:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1563e75d1f114bac926a4ca8340da50dcd488c402e4c526cabeafc52cfd2b35Block Operator
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