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 8853241 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94151205 epoch_slot_no: 234405 block_no: 8853064 slot_leader_id: 6024200 size: 39890 time: 2023-06-02 14:51:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45cae62f1ae6da17f891d3a68f6183f3aad23b505edcd994892c62bd2f4b30e3Block Operator
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