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 8837580 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 93827666 epoch_slot_no: 342866 block_no: 8837403 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 79839 time: 2023-05-29 20:59:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x121325ee714327e7ba61c381946eed97f9f343b890cbc0146499a7d76cfcaecdBlock Operator
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