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 8840661 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 93891387 epoch_slot_no: 406587 block_no: 8840484 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 87687 time: 2023-05-30 14:41:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b710d56378e4f1f166f080eca08a2e6fb1c722b66e5281a041f2e07d593eec3Block Operator
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