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 8856055 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 94209963 epoch_slot_no: 293163 block_no: 8855878 slot_leader_id: 7729284 size: 85879 time: 2023-06-03 07:10:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc4375854481d085e9c8bd55ff75a4fa452355211e0315c2cd91ae8677341939Block Operator
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