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 8828671 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 93646560 epoch_slot_no: 161760 block_no: 8828494 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 87313 time: 2023-05-27 18:40:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5746a87a39531d9dc5aeb6ec921c044a2243d2c96b035e6d852e3ea6beea8e21Block Operator
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