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 8822034 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 93512668 epoch_slot_no: 27868 block_no: 8821857 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 40429 time: 2023-05-26 05:29:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7147c97f330ffd3a5574da8bca13663a574f4a0afe4c03ac87df12e51b6b8a0fBlock Operator
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