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 8850262 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 94089596 epoch_slot_no: 172796 block_no: 8850085 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 85704 time: 2023-06-01 21:44:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x948a72c507995eff42ebbfe247e17017492a9808845dfc26d0f6e0824a714f8eBlock Operator
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