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 8846280 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94007812 epoch_slot_no: 91012 block_no: 8846103 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 79745 time: 2023-05-31 23:01:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc97f20523d0bdb64fd3dd99a26bd1c1d9b1f62b351cd97f15f97aa4e98b1d146Block Operator
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