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 8858492 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94261352 epoch_slot_no: 344552 block_no: 8858315 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 72883 time: 2023-06-03 21:27:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea5e067302c40179dbce83bc879dc5a855140b909d22218055abb819af3049fbBlock Operator
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