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 8801817 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 93104139 epoch_slot_no: 51339 block_no: 8801640 slot_leader_id: 8757452 size: 41114 time: 2023-05-21 12:00:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0603d4ea78ee0b2f483946c3ec69aee9c91c1d5a376ac0f4307abc3eb3593b84Block Operator
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