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 8802930 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 93126701 epoch_slot_no: 73901 block_no: 8802753 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 88254 time: 2023-05-21 18:16:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa964ecafc75e539fb91b7ec990c3b7dc76ad2cb5c6621fa19ae1b5d81542388Block Operator
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