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 8849914 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 94082883 epoch_slot_no: 166083 block_no: 8849737 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 86528 time: 2023-06-01 19:52:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32222d45ccf601a23dd23a28d12c2cfb0dfcbc44b10f1c3b30bda84f2d053ffcBlock Operator
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