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 8808975 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 93247575 epoch_slot_no: 194775 block_no: 8808798 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 17280 time: 2023-05-23 03:51:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36192487c45491b26b8e8b085c8884baf4ee6326a31460d79c89a50d5f3c4496Block Operator
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