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 8809546 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 93259095 epoch_slot_no: 206295 block_no: 8809369 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 66383 time: 2023-05-23 07:03:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc21972bd754b8929a392f775c9b2cf4f7c23370e46c1a6d128e767ca47b275f9Block Operator
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