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 8857411 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94238786 epoch_slot_no: 321986 block_no: 8857234 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 70604 time: 2023-06-03 15:11:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee1f39e74120bba15312594064ceeba96028daa67078f02de7f95115926e0c21Block Operator
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