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 8800072 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 93066864 epoch_slot_no: 14064 block_no: 8799895 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 4977 time: 2023-05-21 01:39:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x813df7d564eaa80f37b32cbc74b4b6011bdc82dfc2d323b629d4bf9494b4e65eBlock Operator
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