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 8845162 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 93984423 epoch_slot_no: 67623 block_no: 8844985 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 80453 time: 2023-05-31 16:31:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdc0dca71d959e50c16b4ee8f11c350309ffc40d6ee53cf8c82c78ff96b2f590Block Operator
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