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 8807413 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 93215959 epoch_slot_no: 163159 block_no: 8807236 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 83971 time: 2023-05-22 19:04:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbce8da428949f47736c599aedc393a6df3d223aa5b7735a93a60b38c0df5b1f0Block Operator
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