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 8832514 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 93724470 epoch_slot_no: 239670 block_no: 8832337 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 88108 time: 2023-05-28 16:19:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4be815c20d5aef4058a4c3e908803f6a966704c14247513ceab5fea116a7f68bBlock Operator
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