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 8833622 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 93746021 epoch_slot_no: 261221 block_no: 8833445 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 59942 time: 2023-05-28 22:18:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e2b040e4df648aac0ddaf3a6f9338ad02696d4ee5ea26e4a92431cda791660bBlock Operator
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