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 8839082 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 93857729 epoch_slot_no: 372929 block_no: 8838905 slot_leader_id: 7023601 size: 80629 time: 2023-05-30 05:20:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97bda41957d31655a253ff6e7b66dcab59b557302ba890fcca28b94113684c04Block Operator
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