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 8830328 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 93679970 epoch_slot_no: 195170 block_no: 8830151 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 86051 time: 2023-05-28 03:57:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b4bdbbca62808b1740ee23746ca98e7266340f1fe1d5e9d0591f9cc602d284aBlock Operator
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