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 8826889 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 93610991 epoch_slot_no: 126191 block_no: 8826712 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 46546 time: 2023-05-27 08:48:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b5ce7b4b9cabab5ba02d6072f1939a0c8bc0bfa09f9138bf39e50f43bd43864Block Operator
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