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 8858515 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 94261819 epoch_slot_no: 345019 block_no: 8858338 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 87579 time: 2023-06-03 21:35:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf41f1bab2bd7cf98925828a2ac23dec89611c262d4487e8bf87fb0cf39a8d633Block Operator
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