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 8854345 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 94173033 epoch_slot_no: 256233 block_no: 8854168 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 88356 time: 2023-06-02 20:55:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bcf235fa61a6565951afed4b6c31f55fbd3d2f89ef20a8df350dd498a314776Block Operator
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