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 8847112 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 94025170 epoch_slot_no: 108370 block_no: 8846935 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 66084 time: 2023-06-01 03:51:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x786d578262c6f8159274698b3c1774d2f0d2784c4a3331e4036b8e80fd688f45Block Operator
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