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 8842179 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 93922369 epoch_slot_no: 5569 block_no: 8842002 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 84112 time: 2023-05-30 23:17:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67262bb01f7acdfcc66ebd49a85b3d4a7f294d69f439eee6c357cecf2882708aBlock Operator
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