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 8854671 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94180276 epoch_slot_no: 263476 block_no: 8854494 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 36737 time: 2023-06-02 22:56:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63353043bae4d700b942826bfe6781d0fbc1d1bcd47f4c48002747277f24c9e6Block Operator
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