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 8846171 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 94005612 epoch_slot_no: 88812 block_no: 8845994 slot_leader_id: 6607377 size: 81174 time: 2023-05-31 22:25:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3530d82e18b0d91c397f02bb32bc57e4c038a3ffaa635b8e655dee0793e95ec7Block Operator
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