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 8829889 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 93670643 epoch_slot_no: 185843 block_no: 8829712 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 14247 time: 2023-05-28 01:22:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dc3bc76af61630e74cb0323b7bfab915c125c21de7b57b81b70f6cb5d03c0e1Block Operator
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