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 8837885 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 93833563 epoch_slot_no: 348763 block_no: 8837708 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 79696 time: 2023-05-29 22:37:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c0721896b9dd70621c8575efabf5f5488e6ea44d775317136e031e242018c52Block Operator
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