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 8799224 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 93048152 epoch_slot_no: 427352 block_no: 8799047 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 61913 time: 2023-05-20 20:27:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14e5adae87899df6b56ad7e7d2fbc85bd051f55e5b64db4ce9a4caf05f591bb6Block Operator
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