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 8840670 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 93891593 epoch_slot_no: 406793 block_no: 8840493 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 79552 time: 2023-05-30 14:44:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x866bc41a0aa47913d1792a7e9bf0899e49b3694100fdf86ca2f3bee085597feaBlock Operator
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