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 8844508 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 93971061 epoch_slot_no: 54261 block_no: 8844331 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 84709 time: 2023-05-31 12:49:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed663ca004f0e8dd08477c35e9e0797d8d5230beb487af64bec47d76325b3a79Block Operator
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