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 8814456 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 93357051 epoch_slot_no: 304251 block_no: 8814279 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 27060 time: 2023-05-24 10:15:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3bb06fec15234a7a62f7572363be3edb159a4199a71de06f74b9a23a90c4a1eBlock Operator
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