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 8858373 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 94258918 epoch_slot_no: 342118 block_no: 8858196 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 84484 time: 2023-06-03 20:46:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3f33e671535b267cefadbcbc22039ea8e7de8f4dd0bcac9b4656a25bb7d5af9Block Operator
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