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 8828767 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 93648566 epoch_slot_no: 163766 block_no: 8828590 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 88304 time: 2023-05-27 19:14:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2157f1b3844bb70613bc0fe35db433f4771a24391433458f3f415a865112e7aBlock Operator
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