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 8857409 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 94238766 epoch_slot_no: 321966 block_no: 8857232 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 85730 time: 2023-06-03 15:10:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x404f67a555e57c1bd8218963374dffa2c3411fa2a6345c760c13aa0b9e6c612aBlock Operator
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