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 8799564 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 93055658 epoch_slot_no: 2858 block_no: 8799387 slot_leader_id: 8773621 size: 85146 time: 2023-05-20 22:32:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1020502c24bc643e89f81c1038f8d5a5026f4c3b657b521ecdb9f560adbd2edBlock Operator
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