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 8848727 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 94059336 epoch_slot_no: 142536 block_no: 8848550 slot_leader_id: 5533488 size: 54453 time: 2023-06-01 13:20:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x431c6d6783ee13b76ec42d2ec93bc146c8cc8b88c3ab4c2877a44377e00e8f4dBlock Operator
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