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 8850577 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94096130 epoch_slot_no: 179330 block_no: 8850400 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 82001 time: 2023-06-01 23:33:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe68beb9c33c2a0a3e1b198ef5b5366614eafca9b5346584920bf8b52a16cb312Block Operator
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