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 8806910 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 93204945 epoch_slot_no: 152145 block_no: 8806733 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 88576 time: 2023-05-22 16:00:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3782f7c7277ebbfd70dd3f4dfd5d5e543df5bb1c1d28bf53091af03666c79ceBlock Operator
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