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 8858141 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 94254404 epoch_slot_no: 337604 block_no: 8857964 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 87610 time: 2023-06-03 19:31:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb737c9f3e7b4a6c4f0d92a018619221ac3075bbab9dfb9a037c47c6c8920fc2aBlock Operator
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