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 8821248 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 93496452 epoch_slot_no: 11652 block_no: 8821071 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 45353 time: 2023-05-26 00:59:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5ff97d7ea7e571acb7abc5109fb644f2d9e2087e67c16820dff077b545fc048Block Operator
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