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 8820728 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93485469 epoch_slot_no: 669 block_no: 8820551 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 88823 time: 2023-05-25 21:56:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce42372b960369abcab1b344d88df1e5f4095d5b92977a0fe296a77b76045c66Block Operator
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