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 8810336 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93274730 epoch_slot_no: 221930 block_no: 8810159 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 39876 time: 2023-05-23 11:23:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x771eec455bcfd777ff7d77d507fb097e1dda77c15855dd4f6e5147a83aa7a615Block Operator
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