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 8854763 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 94182257 epoch_slot_no: 265457 block_no: 8854586 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 71033 time: 2023-06-02 23:29:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15a1fea6ed29f512945631fd6a7e89a5734d47529f170e83a7be5caf6befac6aBlock Operator
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