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 8831435 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93703364 epoch_slot_no: 218564 block_no: 8831258 slot_leader_id: 8399065 size: 82308 time: 2023-05-28 10:27:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa333f66c1e05f60c5d6ef89af086ffaf22a3df3b2c04b881cdaf4d9a708dece2Block Operator
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