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 8819433 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 93459261 epoch_slot_no: 406461 block_no: 8819256 slot_leader_id: 7903459 size: 49824 time: 2023-05-25 14:39:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6adf0528347cf55adb7f9d33a982eacf7e8334d0c425544ab4ff99a21c6ce1caBlock Operator
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