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 8838778 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 93851063 epoch_slot_no: 366263 block_no: 8838601 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 87169 time: 2023-05-30 03:29:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x898ad96228daa09cac5db3a3d5c4ea5f5ea74a381a5cb4597605ac41305613d6Block Operator
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