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 8858478 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 94261089 epoch_slot_no: 344289 block_no: 8858301 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 88877 time: 2023-06-03 21:23:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x623aad1f70be5971f1c6bbbbcab9922b62805f4971077b405b6f74603fbc55a2Block Operator
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