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 8849979 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94084162 epoch_slot_no: 167362 block_no: 8849802 slot_leader_id: 4581085 size: 85473 time: 2023-06-01 20:14:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9acf5aec1a6f89bff864a0ee6c08ca305888dd11d574d39c8bce7f4b8fec606Block Operator
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