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 8830759 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 93689135 epoch_slot_no: 204335 block_no: 8830582 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 88886 time: 2023-05-28 06:30:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2ba6234b9cb8287df33eb375a9e6d3a1ba05b97f9e592d8f3a2e064e9a5d86bBlock Operator
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