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 8857649 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 94243582 epoch_slot_no: 326782 block_no: 8857472 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 80661 time: 2023-06-03 16:31:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x792ef324651d96f449c0a3f0b83cf7bd6ef64b59280f450dfff680ee5fc9a8d6Block Operator
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