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 8830463 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93683010 epoch_slot_no: 198210 block_no: 8830286 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 84157 time: 2023-05-28 04:48:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89520ffada84528b5f6a8556423fdb01b5239f3438911678c73a2783609a7088Block Operator
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