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 8846374 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 94009709 epoch_slot_no: 92909 block_no: 8846197 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 81489 time: 2023-05-31 23:33:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9133db9fa7cca5e4128500b21c2fe65fc1fbd3aaea455dbf77c9be6c873b431dBlock Operator
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