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 8827378 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 93621045 epoch_slot_no: 136245 block_no: 8827201 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 63691 time: 2023-05-27 11:35:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddd1aa84077aaa885a09d503aa78a40ab321589d40448532e89ff0c29e54d037Block Operator
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