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 8839758 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 93872693 epoch_slot_no: 387893 block_no: 8839581 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 84697 time: 2023-05-30 09:29:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc076a69f2ae0da705008f79fa37217ce742504ab111f296f49dc31cb17f794b8Block Operator
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