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 8813962 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 93346738 epoch_slot_no: 293938 block_no: 8813785 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 64279 time: 2023-05-24 07:23:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x502da57ea28a8f6566ace6d34545f135e2722f4475ce73f28f9392d2deec50d3Block Operator
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