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 8808528 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 93238851 epoch_slot_no: 186051 block_no: 8808351 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 87987 time: 2023-05-23 01:25:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa415f7758002300a4b2c9693669c6d901d2e931f7216fd2a2ed029dcc260f5aeBlock Operator
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