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 8832516 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 93724509 epoch_slot_no: 239709 block_no: 8832339 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 80109 time: 2023-05-28 16:20:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12480783e46a7084ca73d9e9e3071438d4c19eacb99bb6841087b7d798262d03Block Operator
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