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 8838153 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 93838484 epoch_slot_no: 353684 block_no: 8837976 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 43416 time: 2023-05-29 23:59:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3f0ddf8f1c83b5e5f289a2a6e0212ae3bf9cc1270b273e5b323a0a0fd90bc6bBlock Operator
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