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 8812189 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93311517 epoch_slot_no: 258717 block_no: 8812012 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 76073 time: 2023-05-23 21:36:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bfa3d4979b8e41adaa86508135b1a89b570a61ef2802085394314b6aa37eab1Block Operator
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