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 8839004 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 93856176 epoch_slot_no: 371376 block_no: 8838827 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 81338 time: 2023-05-30 04:54:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d3a4b0fc19034b21a89df9cf55eec3213df2fa426bdbb9ac77af40cf353b7e0Block Operator
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