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 8839905 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 93875945 epoch_slot_no: 391145 block_no: 8839728 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 88245 time: 2023-05-30 10:23:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c59b0cd1af99b6645dcd6cb8381e922c3c4b72c80f6108c9f7d0831a8f892f7Block Operator
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