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 8834140 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 93756514 epoch_slot_no: 271714 block_no: 8833963 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 87308 time: 2023-05-29 01:13:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd79897cefa7e294b3f5ed338654de97b7bc392f695bbcff46d75094f146fe5bcBlock Operator
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