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 8803037 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 93128953 epoch_slot_no: 76153 block_no: 8802860 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 80490 time: 2023-05-21 18:54:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b3c772ba0d9d932d650547688769cc6b97071ca1f866fd286d5ba4181bca40Block Operator
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