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 8857981 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 94250771 epoch_slot_no: 333971 block_no: 8857804 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 85268 time: 2023-06-03 18:31:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3a27191dd2b593e65b1edc43d427434e0a71bcf6b31dd9f3c07402ff2051c3dBlock Operator
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