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 8858394 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 94259418 epoch_slot_no: 342618 block_no: 8858217 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 79869 time: 2023-06-03 20:55:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc01688ab981e5cad212caafa9761b366dca5223931826a7e77a7bcf9b63c465Block Operator
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