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 8857416 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94238963 epoch_slot_no: 322163 block_no: 8857239 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 81407 time: 2023-06-03 15:14:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5b38f8fea5a4af1c378e052b26b176b84dc5cda8480ad0a67ab3d29743aba2dBlock Operator
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