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 8820972 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 93490788 epoch_slot_no: 5988 block_no: 8820795 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 76592 time: 2023-05-25 23:24:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0cedd2a8e2ba5a7deb1e3ca3c4162969cdbd5abefbcb1b6cd5cb61950708e1dBlock Operator
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