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 8803973 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 93146934 epoch_slot_no: 94134 block_no: 8803796 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 80643 time: 2023-05-21 23:53:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a17e91553750b81dd49b6831077eec235511d9059ca2a580a7ec2c0a4b30de1Block Operator
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