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 8838541 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 93846676 epoch_slot_no: 361876 block_no: 8838364 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 10213 time: 2023-05-30 02:16:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79466f39f141246893c994eb63ba95011f3da258a5c31687b6f0c6f34b6e20d2Block Operator
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