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 8851713 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94120441 epoch_slot_no: 203641 block_no: 8851536 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 53133 time: 2023-06-02 06:18:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72fb74c6fea97297871396613e984c94f0f94f35c899e21f5b351785dcd78d12Block Operator
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