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 8844585 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 93972658 epoch_slot_no: 55858 block_no: 8844408 slot_leader_id: 7557874 size: 87541 time: 2023-05-31 13:15:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12f3478dadac05c781dcb923ab3ff7a8caf3775d281adc0387540bafcb6f0d63Block Operator
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