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 8835357 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 93781083 epoch_slot_no: 296283 block_no: 8835180 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 2588 time: 2023-05-29 08:02:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeef317f470be789f230626738978490b3fd5bad7e7e920be36a944712ff0fb94Block Operator
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