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 8842426 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93927635 epoch_slot_no: 10835 block_no: 8842249 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 88363 time: 2023-05-31 00:45:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24dca8979db221f3c4a976e70da22328abf87d7ca8dd59cf302f4b2c93f7006eBlock Operator
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