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 8836157 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93799125 epoch_slot_no: 314325 block_no: 8835980 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 84459 time: 2023-05-29 13:03:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa99bf8071c6821334115a5331c74fa4f3b40a1bbd392112e803e0afd2d3e581bBlock Operator
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