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 8857210 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 94234416 epoch_slot_no: 317616 block_no: 8857033 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 88552 time: 2023-06-03 13:58:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb24545fc08a73b888348abb6ac8c80eea64b116ed8f0eb65b2b7484811479f3Block Operator
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