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 8851246 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 94110738 epoch_slot_no: 193938 block_no: 8851069 slot_leader_id: 7903459 size: 27236 time: 2023-06-02 03:37:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6261c98bb26660b3e5a8e1d86d32b431af984d36afed7c9189e852c2c401929Block Operator
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