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 8847556 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 94034482 epoch_slot_no: 117682 block_no: 8847379 slot_leader_id: 8486942 size: 88339 time: 2023-06-01 06:26:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd4a83fc4891cde9c35c78bfca9779d99348a9353a3c7d5a288a793431bc3c7dBlock Operator
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