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 8826200 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 93595854 epoch_slot_no: 111054 block_no: 8826023 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 10927 time: 2023-05-27 04:35:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc30ccbda93ef500c5724a57aef5e7c7fa4e9c805423edff14ff7ea79f6aaf7c7Block Operator
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