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 8826044 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93592837 epoch_slot_no: 108037 block_no: 8825867 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 38939 time: 2023-05-27 03:45:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79ebfd5b314101bc2eb1698987e797ab0fd320f2807fd3dce4a0ac3e62422ff6Block Operator
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