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 8848863 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 94062105 epoch_slot_no: 145305 block_no: 8848686 slot_leader_id: 7834434 size: 81465 time: 2023-06-01 14:06:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61f94ebb9096d1d684a9b3da7aaa4f8e0daa1202bfd4bebee0d7a44b65cd5e06Block Operator
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