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 8807235 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 93212329 epoch_slot_no: 159529 block_no: 8807058 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 85539 time: 2023-05-22 18:03:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f2115bf92c539b4b8b4ffb26f6aa3e4efff3d3dc23fd702913195a3a7c0a041Block Operator
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