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 8830704 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 93688009 epoch_slot_no: 203209 block_no: 8830527 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 88333 time: 2023-05-28 06:11:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x986592efe5dfeae0ae4d0402bf20f4e59fa76ed7d9c2eb6dd399e7f8e869d90fBlock Operator
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