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 8807526 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 93218221 epoch_slot_no: 165421 block_no: 8807349 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 88486 time: 2023-05-22 19:41:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75559ef6646a4a7f08d8ab55ca750a24bbd20c08f1906bd2684a1619fbe39fafBlock Operator
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