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 8842807 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 93935012 epoch_slot_no: 18212 block_no: 8842630 slot_leader_id: 8510363 size: 83265 time: 2023-05-31 02:48:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5844e685518424476c54dc5bc863f47d703a4fd22ada2c4e6f8e5f08cd6e5313Block Operator
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