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 8852686 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 94140078 epoch_slot_no: 223278 block_no: 8852509 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 50736 time: 2023-06-02 11:46:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e46170a76ef6b136c4774e9fae216078c7210e2297f395358e35eaa645e0a2fBlock Operator
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