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 8821335 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 93498223 epoch_slot_no: 13423 block_no: 8821158 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 83881 time: 2023-05-26 01:28:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68b02844f19003cef8cc4c2003de566243de2f756528155e1f256a5124745875Block Operator
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