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 8806759 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 93202211 epoch_slot_no: 149411 block_no: 8806582 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 86024 time: 2023-05-22 15:15:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac9949681b6db48e00e9fe5f0e94f09ae7d9a7e2ced135b177228ea4397ebd0cBlock Operator
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