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 8819073 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 93452299 epoch_slot_no: 399499 block_no: 8818896 slot_leader_id: 8757580 size: 35964 time: 2023-05-25 12:43:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43ccc321cbc366177b4076679430b898c56523d4b40e143746c5ccd145016e8aBlock Operator
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