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 8827841 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 93630382 epoch_slot_no: 145582 block_no: 8827664 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 85871 time: 2023-05-27 14:11:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x344afdb251850b9499784c6ab72cd57230d0c50a897a2ca2a047c2f10b8ae556Block Operator
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