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 8850368 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 94091849 epoch_slot_no: 175049 block_no: 8850191 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 84243 time: 2023-06-01 22:22:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa8dc499add38bfe625fee09e65f9ad6332924a6d3d7dc475f2ea1365da0782bBlock Operator
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