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 8803668 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 93141403 epoch_slot_no: 88603 block_no: 8803491 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 36931 time: 2023-05-21 22:21:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f1811b5c6ecc82109c7d27e88694d313828788a82fe6c66018d6c59fef3c628Block Operator
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