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 8820928 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 93489854 epoch_slot_no: 5054 block_no: 8820751 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 85209 time: 2023-05-25 23:09:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b5dea6910487f32c320e06ed1de65fc6e3523a55a8a4a496dc02de060abf5f2Block Operator
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