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 8836388 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 93803555 epoch_slot_no: 318755 block_no: 8836211 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 86796 time: 2023-05-29 14:17:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ec525a4fe79f142e117a4f2f1aa7ab961463447ee345f0c222c7e5c2575dbdaBlock Operator
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