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 8851874 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 94123968 epoch_slot_no: 207168 block_no: 8851697 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 40093 time: 2023-06-02 07:17:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x320dcf5448876b056d45c837859f244bd2edc531552e495479f6ab6430aec890Block Operator
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