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 8799547 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 93055118 epoch_slot_no: 2318 block_no: 8799370 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 83464 time: 2023-05-20 22:23:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca982c5b5211b8227d321153a8d016112d04d75eb7d1a0b663c07dd226a85482Block Operator
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