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 8815459 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 93377355 epoch_slot_no: 324555 block_no: 8815282 slot_leader_id: 5085239 size: 76446 time: 2023-05-24 15:54:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd798da3a52e5b4c05862f6b4ac0285b4c5478b60f14b5a6d9c628bd03224a561Block Operator
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