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 8801573 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 93099106 epoch_slot_no: 46306 block_no: 8801396 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 67724 time: 2023-05-21 10:36:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdfe17049cc1f3310e00093ab751a3587728c30bd40ee1783d9956f40137d9dcBlock Operator
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