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 8802782 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 93123762 epoch_slot_no: 70962 block_no: 8802605 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 8225 time: 2023-05-21 17:27:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d91dceb3e984ab6074eed03c34d1dc59ad5ef8cf560b64b44438220769a15baBlock Operator
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