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 8846288 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 94007903 epoch_slot_no: 91103 block_no: 8846111 slot_leader_id: 6899832 size: 84903 time: 2023-05-31 23:03:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe091594e69e44915835a1dd4777cf48ecbea6b0d4f66a008711485e638f58627Block Operator
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