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 8823921 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 93550534 epoch_slot_no: 65734 block_no: 8823744 slot_leader_id: 8822378 size: 53683 time: 2023-05-26 16:00:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2ebdb169b553c2a5bf63013c2a9fc1d59b2d286f499318b6193c05351d99e3cBlock Operator
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