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 8804744 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 93162208 epoch_slot_no: 109408 block_no: 8804567 slot_leader_id: 8720807 size: 2977 time: 2023-05-22 04:08:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f3c78ae3c7facbf747cf753f348015a1ed413354b0bd614e113d3bda072b59eBlock Operator
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