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 8858120 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 94253982 epoch_slot_no: 337182 block_no: 8857943 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 88501 time: 2023-06-03 19:24:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06024962add5a9d9ad030d1657f532a586955ca513c63b76a64dc5820eca30dfBlock Operator
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