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 8855558 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 94199106 epoch_slot_no: 282306 block_no: 8855381 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 81709 time: 2023-06-03 04:09:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x985ef45bfbce4188d0112287c87673652f7fe22e177038cc5a9052ae0e95b47cBlock Operator
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