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 8803767 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 93143027 epoch_slot_no: 90227 block_no: 8803590 slot_leader_id: 8744200 size: 23226 time: 2023-05-21 22:48:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x886f9211d78b6bd64192f90fbc97cd9b0e30c053e0030473dc9087fefc956a5cBlock Operator
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