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 8852260 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94131788 epoch_slot_no: 214988 block_no: 8852083 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 48099 time: 2023-06-02 09:27:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a271e7a2881a8dc2b3311bad08a606c5d300f17e0ae0eb9edf916ccaeede658Block Operator
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