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 8841599 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 93910363 epoch_slot_no: 425563 block_no: 8841422 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 87347 time: 2023-05-30 19:57:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdccf6c567543007b4d64fed5b9354ddf378707608e2b376e3f35bdffb8d0145aBlock Operator
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