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 8843174 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 93942591 epoch_slot_no: 25791 block_no: 8842997 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 51311 time: 2023-05-31 04:54:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc99ecf28b9dbfeaabf9a8231dcd34a6ba12f8b8e6bbd96da451b2ea7ed8a105Block Operator
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