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 8823273 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 93537289 epoch_slot_no: 52489 block_no: 8823096 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 17614 time: 2023-05-26 12:19:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc0af0a505a783e4770b77fca6ee23a907cdfe19178bd9bcadf88d8d7e7d2b5eBlock Operator
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