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 8838656 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 93848760 epoch_slot_no: 363960 block_no: 8838479 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 45886 time: 2023-05-30 02:50:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18020d64ddbe9e0c1e57b92ca6da8d0d01a5cf90fb38b22bdea10d0b801ec1dcBlock Operator
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