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 8856610 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 94221364 epoch_slot_no: 304564 block_no: 8856433 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 79613 time: 2023-06-03 10:20:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2747db69ea74cea42197c04865f294695b9f880c2614255cdb2c32df1ee4e9d8Block Operator
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