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 8831597 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93706567 epoch_slot_no: 221767 block_no: 8831420 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 80475 time: 2023-05-28 11:20:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x702d55308d6a8c383aac5175c27a47b005db280fe2bdf72120edf248f4b90e8cBlock Operator
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