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 8803766 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93143008 epoch_slot_no: 90208 block_no: 8803589 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 62917 time: 2023-05-21 22:48:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9940a16640b9ca2784487088d8e672c20186c0ddf4c6b0d1920ed4c83f6e1ca6Block Operator
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