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 8830807 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 93690006 epoch_slot_no: 205206 block_no: 8830630 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 88783 time: 2023-05-28 06:44:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3207bb849a7b995fbc1d8d79d843ea1b4411f8dbb3dcab55e5ab66df17d95bdBlock Operator
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