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 8809119 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 93250398 epoch_slot_no: 197598 block_no: 8808942 slot_leader_id: 7698755 size: 42825 time: 2023-05-23 04:38:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x755af9cf0153fe36a74ee4d04669c85c03004b235a11a7c109d47857648572a1Block Operator
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