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 8821682 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 93505308 epoch_slot_no: 20508 block_no: 8821505 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 12804 time: 2023-05-26 03:26:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0648011c457fcfb6e5d829632b28603dec9243a125d0384ce44ef4772fd2ea47Block Operator
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