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 8802292 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 93113531 epoch_slot_no: 60731 block_no: 8802115 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 79736 time: 2023-05-21 14:37:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4725cb08404f4d7319c34620ef616866fd55180a5693ae75a1eb08a989c68faBlock Operator
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