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 8838342 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93842183 epoch_slot_no: 357383 block_no: 8838165 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 47383 time: 2023-05-30 01:01:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57e0328e47ea57481616c9920524cb258da08c108d35ac46303d6307a6701087Block Operator
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