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 8837966 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 93835040 epoch_slot_no: 350240 block_no: 8837789 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 81478 time: 2023-05-29 23:02:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1cf79bf3803d231fc180d63dc32284bc8d6b0fe8776f4754c43a13bcb635674Block Operator
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