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 8846209 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 94006362 epoch_slot_no: 89562 block_no: 8846032 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 88756 time: 2023-05-31 22:37:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe61f8b17ddcb93b4439e3b371f320dd262dbbe78ef61f2423da7a77d1a4d533Block Operator
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