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 8811647 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 93301043 epoch_slot_no: 248243 block_no: 8811470 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 88890 time: 2023-05-23 18:42:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ac32652a0e6c21d5af4192f6d869c75a29fbaad38aeff50f7a1fca692f9ba3bBlock Operator
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