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 8846473 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 94012025 epoch_slot_no: 95225 block_no: 8846296 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 81830 time: 2023-06-01 00:11:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98a9ae8b914616a96f77f6e2790092fb426b2e3639947b876e5fc6d8c07ccb3eBlock Operator
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