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 8800892 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 93085254 epoch_slot_no: 32454 block_no: 8800715 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 78918 time: 2023-05-21 06:45:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77c83d94a1694a1e2c07d9a0553c764d9e585e9ea4065b56da7159694af76d74Block Operator
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