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 8854857 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 94184334 epoch_slot_no: 267534 block_no: 8854680 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 87519 time: 2023-06-03 00:03:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb69ae074c5f97b1ae35e460f7da1f4828b126d3ebf05d12516ab771b0a9ad226Block Operator
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