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 8838884 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 93853405 epoch_slot_no: 368605 block_no: 8838707 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 64168 time: 2023-05-30 04:08:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7d0011ee742f6f22332c356bffe3b204af2c4600492a6cf02f32da50adf26bfBlock Operator
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