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 8826897 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 93611118 epoch_slot_no: 126318 block_no: 8826720 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 32701 time: 2023-05-27 08:50:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e92a4098487e2e633bf82a95413527a588e69d384c37579dc43b257e7d8c38fBlock Operator
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