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 8831609 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 93706828 epoch_slot_no: 222028 block_no: 8831432 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 85629 time: 2023-05-28 11:25:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0164fd8c4a2712b1db3add1037d310cecc8280fa659446dc1952c2e0ab3d8c92Block Operator
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