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 8831702 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 93708573 epoch_slot_no: 223773 block_no: 8831525 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 85555 time: 2023-05-28 11:54:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22bd4a6e65ba2e44437413e0382c4fba4630753f7ade5c26213f34aca56e699eBlock Operator
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