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 8804786 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93163044 epoch_slot_no: 110244 block_no: 8804609 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 29651 time: 2023-05-22 04:22:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81865417b09a9b9fd40e4a23df37e79e9067e547cbb279c604d0034243c5d424Block Operator
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