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 8850323 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94090757 epoch_slot_no: 173957 block_no: 8850146 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 80538 time: 2023-06-01 22:04:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf5a801ac17ac8f4f0487fa4e42320697dba9461c831c48293cb8158320e069Block Operator
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