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 8856851 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94226320 epoch_slot_no: 309520 block_no: 8856674 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 52637 time: 2023-06-03 11:43:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabd1985dfd970838057686b836f95057a8716ef0fc13323d23db5c70ed256da5Block Operator
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