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 8813700 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 93341659 epoch_slot_no: 288859 block_no: 8813523 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 19934 time: 2023-05-24 05:59:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9434a0dd5145d0045eaeb1065c6067b4a5de07129bd476aa93940166d6ef66a1Block Operator
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