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 8841801 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 93914595 epoch_slot_no: 429795 block_no: 8841624 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 80102 time: 2023-05-30 21:08:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f1a8ddd0737ed58412371c70d86a54a24c8f069875e8d2e758ba64bb817c841Block Operator
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