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 8858464 Details
Epoch: 415Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 94260823
epoch_slot_no: 344023
block_no: 8858287
slot_leader_id: 7046986
size: 88948
time: 2023-06-03 21:18:34
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x454c3d8fa31a09512fe9cb2b42508f3b003a25bbe21810febba36f6b92012190
Block Operator
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