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 8819539 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 93461462 epoch_slot_no: 408662 block_no: 8819362 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 69135 time: 2023-05-25 15:15:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf7e664d5852927ca120a249ef6a1eb13331172d2e12f48a9ad495d7ce7b6327Block Operator
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