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 8832686 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 93728145 epoch_slot_no: 243345 block_no: 8832509 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 87009 time: 2023-05-28 17:20:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa074977bc6cf7ea5f4cff22072fec50a342387d0273e2b024c7ae0faa0dd534bBlock Operator
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