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 8841400 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 93906065 epoch_slot_no: 421265 block_no: 8841223 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 87045 time: 2023-05-30 18:45:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08365475f1dfda51af96fb151dd3ab30f253375e3be61fa5b438deb6e2d5e1e3Block Operator
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