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 8850779 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 94100488 epoch_slot_no: 183688 block_no: 8850602 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 82398 time: 2023-06-02 00:46:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93e21d4db7cb12d7d7b1afe374bd2d6e376c1a77e1eb58cde3aef4780ff7615bBlock Operator
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