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 8807068 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 93208811 epoch_slot_no: 156011 block_no: 8806891 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 85362 time: 2023-05-22 17:05:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b58a3c5c892b0bc770ded5c3ab2d21263aa69d26dbba44bbed47bf4138e9a59Block Operator
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