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 8858520 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 94261921 epoch_slot_no: 345121 block_no: 8858343 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 87965 time: 2023-06-03 21:36:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8da602932e4d93eca3089a757af7f862b94a7cdbc61568d90ace12d40540db11Block Operator
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