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 8846268 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 94007534 epoch_slot_no: 90734 block_no: 8846091 slot_leader_id: 7046900 size: 84024 time: 2023-05-31 22:57:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d46adff5d487cd65e4f01c45c798e594f1cc067422e28431f6b972ae0c2b90aBlock Operator
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