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 8806879 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 93204278 epoch_slot_no: 151478 block_no: 8806702 slot_leader_id: 7645970 size: 87967 time: 2023-05-22 15:49:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40c3f48ea111842c0dd8f9883ecfc027813d929864a1318780c2b65f60dbc936Block Operator
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