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 8838055 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 93836595 epoch_slot_no: 351795 block_no: 8837878 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 79752 time: 2023-05-29 23:28:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14c6a910f0f8c7b1e290489f041a75afba745fc24d86f5d1ddca7e30fbb861d4Block Operator
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