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 8846922 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 94021572 epoch_slot_no: 104772 block_no: 8846745 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 86851 time: 2023-06-01 02:51:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c927bc113bffc1ab0fb859341f7aacdc7f8fbc93a2fc0b33394cde758bb1b15Block Operator
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