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 8842738 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93933405 epoch_slot_no: 16605 block_no: 8842561 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 85887 time: 2023-05-31 02:21:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44cfe300e56fd9864423b86c2c6cdeda9a42e6259d686ba798b27aad38e02ffbBlock Operator
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