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 8802268 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 93113159 epoch_slot_no: 60359 block_no: 8802091 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 88938 time: 2023-05-21 14:30:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56c002652ce8290add47cfe204173de5826317e505c37051fee2b3c2fa7dccafBlock Operator
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