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 8801443 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 93096409 epoch_slot_no: 43609 block_no: 8801266 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 31925 time: 2023-05-21 09:51:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40e82d454afb75bbf7e738f1280f5b976c875dadb398dc2b3a4214859949e9ddBlock Operator
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