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 8837368 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 93823382 epoch_slot_no: 338582 block_no: 8837191 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 47574 time: 2023-05-29 19:47:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d1d574c0af7f18edb1a3d97f3773d57feee34d712494c512001030bc44a24f0Block Operator
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