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 8847510 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 94033448 epoch_slot_no: 116648 block_no: 8847333 slot_leader_id: 4635737 size: 86201 time: 2023-06-01 06:08:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6051efafa7601353fea96325445e9d41de59bb1160ef7d6dbedf71d0941ed40dBlock Operator
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