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 8838043 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 93836305 epoch_slot_no: 351505 block_no: 8837866 slot_leader_id: 5687906 size: 88477 time: 2023-05-29 23:23:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35c47cb482d4ae46ba2076521968ea0800625f1681efff8fe6983511a88c4135Block Operator
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