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 8827760 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 93628715 epoch_slot_no: 143915 block_no: 8827583 slot_leader_id: 5654655 size: 86773 time: 2023-05-27 13:43:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2483aa9b969699593924f73796d7d52edba38e48f0db5e3e11a747d0e74b8b2Block Operator
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