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 8819487 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 93460273 epoch_slot_no: 407473 block_no: 8819310 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 77855 time: 2023-05-25 14:56:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35cdd88d8cf266ea0280671b2f2c46c0ba2e5a4195db63358a17913a3ff38b8bBlock Operator
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