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 8805176 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 93170416 epoch_slot_no: 117616 block_no: 8804999 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 66171 time: 2023-05-22 06:25:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcd613127cba80e339e11e068ea002bb30c17827d421e28d51530676e7bc1d79Block Operator
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