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 8840711 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 93892353 epoch_slot_no: 407553 block_no: 8840534 slot_leader_id: 5894770 size: 81518 time: 2023-05-30 14:57:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43825e9b469a1b6dcfa4629331f48ad54e60dbd10b40a35a126c83e7112fe9b8Block Operator
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