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 8830044 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93674103 epoch_slot_no: 189303 block_no: 8829867 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 81920 time: 2023-05-28 02:19:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83fa9a6c2c1e5d23fbc6af721acd983ec3074dd31bd381edda3fa832a9ec14f8Block Operator
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