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 8804351 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 93154425 epoch_slot_no: 101625 block_no: 8804174 slot_leader_id: 8680906 size: 11112 time: 2023-05-22 01:58:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71d5695d6e9debed162522a70d46fe45abc28ac2229f74268756b2de6c58c310Block Operator
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