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 8800251 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 93071141 epoch_slot_no: 18341 block_no: 8800074 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 16262 time: 2023-05-21 02:50:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacd982bd0f8674bf95b97262c319bd2443d5884b609942272825009e51fdfb32Block Operator
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