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 8857497 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94240562 epoch_slot_no: 323762 block_no: 8857320 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 88365 time: 2023-06-03 15:40:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x449a24e14ec89b050206b3cad2cfc3848f43001c59ee224b5f22f32e776ea332Block Operator
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