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 8853577 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94157999 epoch_slot_no: 241199 block_no: 8853400 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 35280 time: 2023-06-02 16:44:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a75d2de0af4d0468adb6e3f27e2c98b2735c2d94e633814f79fb42294e58ac6Block Operator
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