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 8852349 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 94133442 epoch_slot_no: 216642 block_no: 8852172 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 43302 time: 2023-06-02 09:55:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf871549dfa3903955b769adb19eb6d6bb9c3dbfc19ee9f5ab9f8efdc7c40efaBlock Operator
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