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 8850597 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94096483 epoch_slot_no: 179683 block_no: 8850420 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 84868 time: 2023-06-01 23:39:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfad40365cb5399c27473f69ffb7d2ede4f9690463cb681cec64014ac166b6ef7Block Operator
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