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 8855162 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94190737 epoch_slot_no: 273937 block_no: 8854985 slot_leader_id: 5550555 size: 25683 time: 2023-06-03 01:50:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6725ba98e1a0807ec2681865b315bd7a2b4bf664f07fc683ee928a03af2af1bBlock Operator
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