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 8856788 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94225121 epoch_slot_no: 308321 block_no: 8856611 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 88463 time: 2023-06-03 11:23:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59050597e103441189f8321f4f16e845b1e7b0ede89569b2f7bd57a8e9b6b2bBlock Operator
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