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 8856011 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 94209017 epoch_slot_no: 292217 block_no: 8855834 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 87149 time: 2023-06-03 06:55:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcec3679b93c7cc00f4489c995e4bef8cc7754f2cf1a3603f43a8bbe601b676caBlock Operator
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