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 8837463 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 93825409 epoch_slot_no: 340609 block_no: 8837286 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 84372 time: 2023-05-29 20:21:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x392846cc5700b82ec9ff8b2a6170a77f76667789f3fbefe5aa44d7919a5df7b1Block Operator
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