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 8807692 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 93221311 epoch_slot_no: 168511 block_no: 8807515 slot_leader_id: 8755072 size: 22910 time: 2023-05-22 20:33:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ab60529647f589e2088e2f9f5b712240dd00864f46302a53df657254eea604aBlock Operator
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