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 8857673 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 94244204 epoch_slot_no: 327404 block_no: 8857496 slot_leader_id: 8484595 size: 39594 time: 2023-06-03 16:41:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf61d35d6ff623bcba66fb29d0e256fb48218e0be1db113a441a7c3c7cfffeb6bBlock Operator
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