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 8814074 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 93348859 epoch_slot_no: 296059 block_no: 8813897 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 9775 time: 2023-05-24 07:59:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6aa732a1ec89691fa48460cee1906e533b5f160264f76cdd52a5da562cd044fBlock Operator
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