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 8856391 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 94216337 epoch_slot_no: 299537 block_no: 8856214 slot_leader_id: 8718029 size: 87680 time: 2023-06-03 08:57:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fe31d45ffd96e403696799f66b88548d3a9d1570dc89b9ed0dd5789e2f0abc0Block Operator
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