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 8809024 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 93248609 epoch_slot_no: 195809 block_no: 8808847 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 45864 time: 2023-05-23 04:08:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66a1f99739e21813b3e15eea5187a0cb42fb85998b8d7c0ef46cf99e1473d94aBlock Operator
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