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 8805381 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 93174450 epoch_slot_no: 121650 block_no: 8805204 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 9499 time: 2023-05-22 07:32:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49ca4b4fed95fcabce780d8a6d8ff38bbd8ac163fd186f4357f0370661d6f653Block Operator
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