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 8833129 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 93736822 epoch_slot_no: 252022 block_no: 8832952 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 79420 time: 2023-05-28 19:45:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c6346f9eff44311784532881da1754a33a1c402390d3506a366268a22bcad29Block Operator
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