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 8837428 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 93824724 epoch_slot_no: 339924 block_no: 8837251 slot_leader_id: 8713972 size: 88398 time: 2023-05-29 20:10:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c94d00ed204d6efa0a13ad3e6c3847be686e9556a1eb461f696df8320183bc7Block Operator
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