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 8845468 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 93990818 epoch_slot_no: 74018 block_no: 8845291 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 82769 time: 2023-05-31 18:18:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59f93486d4e7bf68b7282e386f835d74ef0a968e1dedca0e804ed16464b9700Block Operator
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