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 8830620 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 93686213 epoch_slot_no: 201413 block_no: 8830443 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 87963 time: 2023-05-28 05:41:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19cd7016afd79eaf45f85bd8fa01aad2f79a79fb3193e16fd6f7dd66043b0e1bBlock Operator
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