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 8858070 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 94252805 epoch_slot_no: 336005 block_no: 8857893 slot_leader_id: 6248308 size: 88421 time: 2023-06-03 19:04:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c65cf0b4bfc37f1d6fd29a1b4e56295837b375e532b4f660719b3aa3435348dBlock Operator
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