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 8848544 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 94055753 epoch_slot_no: 138953 block_no: 8848367 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 88017 time: 2023-06-01 12:20:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x333be0946a96ab497a6f1ab76948de7436f91132f3e505ce29eaf9c3b1e01937Block Operator
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