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 8849506 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94074976 epoch_slot_no: 158176 block_no: 8849329 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 84849 time: 2023-06-01 17:41:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe66af7e1b06423128dfa0c7164b1caa461a0b7cbe931507f2d9ec93d69661e04Block Operator
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