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 8826850 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93610099 epoch_slot_no: 125299 block_no: 8826673 slot_leader_id: 5993415 size: 79816 time: 2023-05-27 08:33:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3558595d3a5c102ec102be9e03b2405f0a4943e44899efce9b7cf316f203f5dcBlock Operator
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