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 8840649 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 93891169 epoch_slot_no: 406369 block_no: 8840472 slot_leader_id: 4596533 size: 84093 time: 2023-05-30 14:37:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa223bc68fb959cf8e7cbc450648fffa54e23dfb6d6109c562c25556107425391Block Operator
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