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 8847591 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 94035515 epoch_slot_no: 118715 block_no: 8847414 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 74092 time: 2023-06-01 06:43:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f2021de51e7068e1ed4b9c520d60d59bd4f2de6c6d1fd0a9ddd39748263063Block Operator
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