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 8837003 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 93815827 epoch_slot_no: 331027 block_no: 8836826 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 88234 time: 2023-05-29 17:41:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3b50a7fae8c0b23945c790300f26085a54a3541ffb60c5a5453bf531844ab74Block Operator
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