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 8837314 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 93822361 epoch_slot_no: 337561 block_no: 8837137 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 87718 time: 2023-05-29 19:30:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe422855374b20072a23a041d4ad397fa64c73b977d488672edd02ca85fa61a7fBlock Operator
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