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 8802353 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 93114766 epoch_slot_no: 61966 block_no: 8802176 slot_leader_id: 4567412 size: 73957 time: 2023-05-21 14:57:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f1eea448fcbec1a0b4d6de3478894d73f63f99c22ad4f37830158b45c2ea2f9Block Operator
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