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 8812270 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 93313109 epoch_slot_no: 260309 block_no: 8812093 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 79547 time: 2023-05-23 22:03:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6824c3b3f05eb349a1c1e9f721851e507296e661a533a3050d243827f982de8dBlock Operator
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