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 8831938 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 93713398 epoch_slot_no: 228598 block_no: 8831761 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 85578 time: 2023-05-28 13:14:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x403514f65bf7c0b9a6681142e48359d1d96e2be57a7577baa9be62b5f8a7ebadBlock Operator
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