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 8801013 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 93087441 epoch_slot_no: 34641 block_no: 8800836 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 81414 time: 2023-05-21 07:22:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x209fd07795b48b19a5815ff5646c978a8d5912aadeb0a7a088090c9fecd93a04Block Operator
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