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 8801646 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93100809 epoch_slot_no: 48009 block_no: 8801469 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 81013 time: 2023-05-21 11:05:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85b6b718290bb5512c83ff59c43c0b6673dff069dce985b1bf2a6742528fd0c3Block Operator
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