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 8829892 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 93670753 epoch_slot_no: 185953 block_no: 8829715 slot_leader_id: 5230760 size: 81577 time: 2023-05-28 01:24:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x081c4f9d7c7c0c4ddde37a1864e270965ff0fc4f0cbeb807fa3594e40c9939baBlock Operator
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