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 8807988 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 93227705 epoch_slot_no: 174905 block_no: 8807811 slot_leader_id: 6467092 size: 85058 time: 2023-05-22 22:19:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x335695c724487ac112732cb390f068220212daad7b4d47f84d920347abdc05d9Block Operator
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