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 8855174 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 94191031 epoch_slot_no: 274231 block_no: 8854997 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 28329 time: 2023-06-03 01:55:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72353b3e52ffa8a59154ed8b1e615fe925299ce2fe2f2480b323da4db109975cBlock Operator
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