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 8857949 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 94249921 epoch_slot_no: 333121 block_no: 8857772 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 77386 time: 2023-06-03 18:16:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3e85d5b0582b222c473541213dbf1e004fb5efeed384480e59e69995c91e7acBlock Operator
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