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 8803404 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93136286 epoch_slot_no: 83486 block_no: 8803227 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 41338 time: 2023-05-21 20:56:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x534ebcc06ed78160e9bd254d038645768d32a540b5320850f38513a48119efaaBlock Operator
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