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 8831492 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 93704564 epoch_slot_no: 219764 block_no: 8831315 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 82302 time: 2023-05-28 10:47:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7028549382a2d6583f7eb84f3395231394f4b415b74fe70f907f96bc173e03cBlock Operator
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