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 8857467 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 94239972 epoch_slot_no: 323172 block_no: 8857290 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 42070 time: 2023-06-03 15:31:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44dd6027a4c4406dc9b50e8965eadae6ba915a0cca9b8e6230ba943f2953de92Block Operator
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