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 8803619 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 93140425 epoch_slot_no: 87625 block_no: 8803442 slot_leader_id: 7152020 size: 87899 time: 2023-05-21 22:05:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7d38bd9bfb1ce78ce54ffa201e1953754af6c08eb48764c9b9836dedf57f3a5Block Operator
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