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 8824521 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 93562548 epoch_slot_no: 77748 block_no: 8824344 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 86632 time: 2023-05-26 19:20:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7efec2a0b87b5c9c0c41911fedf81aafe2046fc45c86db13283df41ff4121812Block Operator
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