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 8837442 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 93825013 epoch_slot_no: 340213 block_no: 8837265 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 88830 time: 2023-05-29 20:15:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbab6933b245431753ae3a90a26e0c83596788e27ff706e190541e576aed87acfBlock Operator
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