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 8841287 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 93903612 epoch_slot_no: 418812 block_no: 8841110 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 85144 time: 2023-05-30 18:05:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6c1d9df6325064f3df539c93df2310e4f3620c956f355d0ecc22b4c2ac2b993Block Operator
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