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 8815561 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 93379098 epoch_slot_no: 326298 block_no: 8815384 slot_leader_id: 6679944 size: 81657 time: 2023-05-24 16:23:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21c0a73d945900ebc4d92028c7edaa8a3215656f6f2ac2b1f3a13301b91290a0Block Operator
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