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 8836457 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 93804861 epoch_slot_no: 320061 block_no: 8836280 slot_leader_id: 5227010 size: 46145 time: 2023-05-29 14:39:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac347a8f83a18aa7e269f1f8182d2c9a54b9dcf90ded0cc7c551abc125358082Block Operator
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