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 8826737 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 93607525 epoch_slot_no: 122725 block_no: 8826560 slot_leader_id: 5222439 size: 75590 time: 2023-05-27 07:50:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x541607ce3db25fb7a9ae14522271a6bf6dc0d9c26b686dd2b2244e9b3fbe01b2Block Operator
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