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 8811247 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 93292364 epoch_slot_no: 239564 block_no: 8811070 slot_leader_id: 4783864 size: 88665 time: 2023-05-23 16:17:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7920d3c0eb004dd8bf6a335f20b61f8220ee7e7ad20b5c56365fbaa731f6fd82Block Operator
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