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 8831475 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 93704105 epoch_slot_no: 219305 block_no: 8831298 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 84384 time: 2023-05-28 10:39:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc44d14c4d918a8b34dd2ee46bf01a2541c820af6b86af929b90bf7866aa9201Block Operator
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