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 8839084 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 93857762 epoch_slot_no: 372962 block_no: 8838907 slot_leader_id: 5685741 size: 38750 time: 2023-05-30 05:20:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0736a63309a6806ab50c3ac5deb15e6258da0ef1a023c8b37a75e762bcc1b057Block Operator
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