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 8806971 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93206450 epoch_slot_no: 153650 block_no: 8806794 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 80791 time: 2023-05-22 16:25:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaba54035dcfef8514e7ed7294d583a218168b0a8467b54bb7102e352420c7e2dBlock Operator
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