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 8804153 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 93150603 epoch_slot_no: 97803 block_no: 8803976 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 84070 time: 2023-05-22 00:54:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdab9f6f0bad070d96fbdc00b7958f9e4e5fc08eaabc09a778f8f04bbb47f1e54Block Operator
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