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 8836565 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 93807304 epoch_slot_no: 322504 block_no: 8836388 slot_leader_id: 5533488 size: 80089 time: 2023-05-29 15:19:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6eeb7aa728283bde88e13c236f7c67ff31ec61b719a429d13a29cebbb208839Block Operator
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