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 8856454 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 94217646 epoch_slot_no: 300846 block_no: 8856277 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 79364 time: 2023-06-03 09:18:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe24584fee55adac3efaa8a49a9515819a991a218a6d657ea5c351ee47d12ca77Block Operator
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