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 8811913 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 93306468 epoch_slot_no: 253668 block_no: 8811736 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 88150 time: 2023-05-23 20:12:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cbc080759c6145a46d0dc4a19b3f327c9e02ec0eb47e9608e12c131ce019168Block Operator
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