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 8840132 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 93880900 epoch_slot_no: 396100 block_no: 8839955 slot_leader_id: 8822378 size: 79592 time: 2023-05-30 11:46:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3244653b0a0e3d01be17626c31f79f8d383162ff4a598117079ad330d7b1584Block Operator
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