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 8799386 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93051342 epoch_slot_no: 430542 block_no: 8799209 slot_leader_id: 8737170 size: 74103 time: 2023-05-20 21:20:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x960bcbb67e3faf472ec619cf5ae86ea45ca3df2ff096801b8a7f745b32a319f8Block Operator
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