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 8849925 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 94083071 epoch_slot_no: 166271 block_no: 8849748 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 86226 time: 2023-06-01 19:56:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c825fec7ad0ccd9bdae0c667616f8b47a71e54a7a1ff54961cd4e1b70168cd3Block Operator
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