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 8845726 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93996045 epoch_slot_no: 79245 block_no: 8845549 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 81569 time: 2023-05-31 19:45:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15d21b6764bde1c3f603e3c39b2e33b8ee5286cbed524a1207f545921b012c4aBlock Operator
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