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 8832784 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 93730223 epoch_slot_no: 245423 block_no: 8832607 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 78299 time: 2023-05-28 17:55:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f50f1db89201d141f1bf1c5a58269f49399d516b427a1ed910b7a60d2474bb6Block Operator
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