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 8816086 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 93390196 epoch_slot_no: 337396 block_no: 8815909 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 86324 time: 2023-05-24 19:28:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2077f0b6a7bab41c54aa80ef7ae3c7c962d7b240b892e0f660af502e3790dc75Block Operator
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