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 8821092 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 93493052 epoch_slot_no: 8252 block_no: 8820915 slot_leader_id: 7729284 size: 80274 time: 2023-05-26 00:02:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54cc5a8b3760346ea5aa3538e35cec285e333bfb39fd840acc69f6a25b466f65Block Operator
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