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 8813375 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 93335643 epoch_slot_no: 282843 block_no: 8813198 slot_leader_id: 4555554 size: 60641 time: 2023-05-24 04:18:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6eb205b1053bb6927282925080e1756061a72f9240e3fdfc628e06d4c72f3b6Block Operator
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