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 8826609 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93604481 epoch_slot_no: 119681 block_no: 8826432 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 46701 time: 2023-05-27 06:59:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc83d00a45dfc0952a483bba41c3f8b6a3c71cfddd9d6e66a9acf972425aa7b86Block Operator
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