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 8842404 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 93927200 epoch_slot_no: 10400 block_no: 8842227 slot_leader_id: 8713972 size: 87560 time: 2023-05-31 00:38:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc39cc022ed77f46282d66c62b184f4d615241c653ec70f836fcb34a8a090d0bBlock Operator
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