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 8839214 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 93860750 epoch_slot_no: 375950 block_no: 8839037 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 62923 time: 2023-05-30 06:10:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb76fda55412ebaf90ee7fb70ce581e2712103464962d691a77f0a5f605917f28Block Operator
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