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 8857218 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 94234512 epoch_slot_no: 317712 block_no: 8857041 slot_leader_id: 4996641 size: 88722 time: 2023-06-03 14:00:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eb10f8430031b38acf7c17e666b5ac62bfc80ca88987f2e5f84c4fdb757d230Block Operator
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