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 8854281 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 94171567 epoch_slot_no: 254767 block_no: 8854104 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 77470 time: 2023-06-02 20:30:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357d85ac72cdb534da41c67b616affec767d851a23478f1ab61a4d4b9f7f9855Block Operator
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