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 8826146 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 93594702 epoch_slot_no: 109902 block_no: 8825969 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 41380 time: 2023-05-27 04:16:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30042ca5230c42a3d19ee594df72c684b0ea50c608a0fe58a9298dc61797fda1Block Operator
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