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 8805251 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 93171839 epoch_slot_no: 119039 block_no: 8805074 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 88188 time: 2023-05-22 06:48:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63451f72e5b2c9cf3ef1089826d974f382e7bf6f7b9b0a15705da5294fdc64eaBlock Operator
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