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 8840410 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 93886484 epoch_slot_no: 401684 block_no: 8840233 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 88625 time: 2023-05-30 13:19:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42e0bfea59657f24da8c1f53eed7185cbdc631b81a2fb0a8c4c6a5068286ab6dBlock Operator
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