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 8826012 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93592241 epoch_slot_no: 107441 block_no: 8825835 slot_leader_id: 6396133 size: 86273 time: 2023-05-27 03:35:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf3661e33e2dcf9a3787f8e0035b0b8441949d8eba43623f8ebe998569ef3253Block Operator
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