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 8804307 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 93153492 epoch_slot_no: 100692 block_no: 8804130 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 50447 time: 2023-05-22 01:43:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe56a2dcde4fbabf337554b037c14625995129efb6bd46dab3377a7b92865272fBlock Operator
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