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 8804623 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 93160035 epoch_slot_no: 107235 block_no: 8804446 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 88672 time: 2023-05-22 03:32:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21bf0e849bc7b0a7b4e9b78e49c117042d362ef3ad79738d32195bba8f5e7653Block Operator
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