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 8802024 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 93108288 epoch_slot_no: 55488 block_no: 8801847 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 16257 time: 2023-05-21 13:09:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe63edc0dd7b8569172db62b1546ba29e7c90ce1f1690678da9e6bc15ee7ead13Block Operator
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