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 8808069 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 93229367 epoch_slot_no: 176567 block_no: 8807892 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 88747 time: 2023-05-22 22:47:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3f94487202f54b9faa491094627ba1a14e75e47a6c8ec1b76f55dd360a71700Block Operator
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