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 8857565 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 94241988 epoch_slot_no: 325188 block_no: 8857388 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 81733 time: 2023-06-03 16:04:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e651bbe17c776b02962d0a9d3de3458d99958f7a218cb1882dd2d708e1066b4Block Operator
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