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 8826273 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 93597521 epoch_slot_no: 112721 block_no: 8826096 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 37860 time: 2023-05-27 05:03:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4c287a2fac4836defbc3c4a07be5a523ca1b0bb9a7dbf5180d717d801f4c69bBlock Operator
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