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 8827437 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 93622155 epoch_slot_no: 137355 block_no: 8827260 slot_leader_id: 7729284 size: 77342 time: 2023-05-27 11:54:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf4fef7b31d4402ac689a292d2ed910ac86492ead43856f772fd462be039cf7dBlock Operator
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