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 8850799 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 94101006 epoch_slot_no: 184206 block_no: 8850622 slot_leader_id: 7998108 size: 86734 time: 2023-06-02 00:54:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96472ca4d29b8b11ec14114fe898d854fcdf6a77f47f78f6725b00a24b474184Block Operator
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