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 8820249 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93476274 epoch_slot_no: 423474 block_no: 8820072 slot_leader_id: 5046980 size: 47845 time: 2023-05-25 19:22:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa775ed05eb36344d1903554cf1fcb6e07890f92295e7e91528a8066c5ac0cdd1Block Operator
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