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 8812558 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 93318460 epoch_slot_no: 265660 block_no: 8812381 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 84039 time: 2023-05-23 23:32:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1665314067b4df4ea2fbcf1592f6d59f2d98fd423cc43451d0beb78eacfc9041Block Operator
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