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 8805233 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 93171348 epoch_slot_no: 118548 block_no: 8805056 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 7939 time: 2023-05-22 06:40:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfbe0db22b2d7c84fe7a1829426fea7fb95c719176501a114f126c683f0f622aBlock Operator
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