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 8840453 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 93887355 epoch_slot_no: 402555 block_no: 8840276 slot_leader_id: 7534301 size: 85941 time: 2023-05-30 13:34:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde08d1af41d39c87d1f3dce27d261cddc4e9ef9bc512bcdcef1909ae3abea75cBlock Operator
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