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 8849868 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 94082112 epoch_slot_no: 165312 block_no: 8849691 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 82484 time: 2023-06-01 19:40:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21475a097dd109f7a44486a901267259b9f05b53d783e9295f0a48dc7aeee4b0Block Operator
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