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 8858311 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 94257486 epoch_slot_no: 340686 block_no: 8858134 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 80931 time: 2023-06-03 20:22:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91e24c83a428720c45bb5dd802db4e8f9e2bfb888947d5729c21d789748ac95cBlock Operator
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