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 8816591 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 93401323 epoch_slot_no: 348523 block_no: 8816414 slot_leader_id: 6168741 size: 85725 time: 2023-05-24 22:33:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4df6ffea3ce4df5775cb2ec6919aac651a573d471d7f57b6c90cce3a77d3ce20Block Operator
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