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 8821814 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 93507829 epoch_slot_no: 23029 block_no: 8821637 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 63860 time: 2023-05-26 04:08:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x183d9a0ca1ff649d711e73d0cb8b5fb03cb1d75bef19ba401e250225055d7f6bBlock Operator
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