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 8837494 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 93826089 epoch_slot_no: 341289 block_no: 8837317 slot_leader_id: 6519574 size: 88130 time: 2023-05-29 20:33:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe270dfd3d316fe9992775e87ea7e3d0e94f76a1df2a7523aa27ed671a4a245dcBlock Operator
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