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 8856012 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 94209030 epoch_slot_no: 292230 block_no: 8855835 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 88805 time: 2023-06-03 06:55:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a9ee260540eca7d29df4ff6eb4a924c3a341e68526c58de95a255c09f8e4812Block Operator
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