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 8848823 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94061255 epoch_slot_no: 144455 block_no: 8848646 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 85280 time: 2023-06-01 13:52:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d8dcbc760ce0ce046646bf63fbbc1d239180d09065152e2e2fb48dfb754de0dBlock Operator
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