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 8848482 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94054434 epoch_slot_no: 137634 block_no: 8848305 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 60039 time: 2023-06-01 11:58:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77192e176211366adc1c60aeaae8cdae066919e55c1631c741a82cddc1ac6fc4Block Operator
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