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 8807160 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 93210800 epoch_slot_no: 158000 block_no: 8806983 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 87898 time: 2023-05-22 17:38:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3c28c9133ddc0e84c75178d33d46d74d249fa57fce2f181106f57a3ea07bcf1Block Operator
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