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 8834372 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 93761200 epoch_slot_no: 276400 block_no: 8834195 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 88826 time: 2023-05-29 02:31:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c706286f254ab3f3678121d1f8007c2eae3d201e85f68bf8676ccb071d0dfe3Block Operator
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