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 8845365 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 93988990 epoch_slot_no: 72190 block_no: 8845188 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 82943 time: 2023-05-31 17:48:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75d72195d3911c778682f0ce18c83281bedda7540d830f1bd48b3c60998a3515Block Operator
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