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 8805963 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 93186346 epoch_slot_no: 133546 block_no: 8805786 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 64431 time: 2023-05-22 10:50:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5461b259c20ba028f1eb5a0b6cf9652c47afae31d1b6543d5804d75e5e5b5eBlock Operator
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