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 8806709 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 93201168 epoch_slot_no: 148368 block_no: 8806532 slot_leader_id: 8757754 size: 82136 time: 2023-05-22 14:57:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x083b50dd39063d5296133b9cf2c0c6b171fc7d3d4ab755be185afb811aae1403Block Operator
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