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 8823097 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 93533987 epoch_slot_no: 49187 block_no: 8822920 slot_leader_id: 7038585 size: 69904 time: 2023-05-26 11:24:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7466d2fa4a833604f6054a06f89ed6ed487702d5b195feb3fe1a1e6e0509e130Block Operator
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