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 8856741 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 94223953 epoch_slot_no: 307153 block_no: 8856564 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 88652 time: 2023-06-03 11:04:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71f00905fa27cfb2e9b79e5dc28718f8dba256bb096a96f5f3b3c65fe6e1ac9dBlock Operator
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