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 8830414 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 93681815 epoch_slot_no: 197015 block_no: 8830237 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 84160 time: 2023-05-28 04:28:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd837cb7b9063539dc522a6c500744be9cffa9e161b20a09800f2450825ef2864Block Operator
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