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 8819353 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93457575 epoch_slot_no: 404775 block_no: 8819176 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 54975 time: 2023-05-25 14:11:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54936bbcbe2fff9ed2030787648a924be989bfdcdf0e663ac94a0a0013a54ddfBlock Operator
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