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 8840708 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 93892323 epoch_slot_no: 407523 block_no: 8840531 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 80179 time: 2023-05-30 14:56:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6935f8b27a8c4a008f00e94b3c9a8e62d82dc92b6ee671ed3ef149be215f255Block Operator
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