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 8829552 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 93664255 epoch_slot_no: 179455 block_no: 8829375 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 49857 time: 2023-05-27 23:35:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x888b75f55d92ed86ed513e72c0dc287e8c0f9dfd9f23a8e48b7bc33dc69dd200Block Operator
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