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 8856528 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 94219167 epoch_slot_no: 302367 block_no: 8856351 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 87621 time: 2023-06-03 09:44:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x255f8378e0920d6782f21cb2bac47887acc2fb01e951ce273c7a8d9707ee2c3dBlock Operator
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