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 8858530 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 94262177 epoch_slot_no: 345377 block_no: 8858353 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 80515 time: 2023-06-03 21:41:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0070ea4ddb1913799534f54d438db54610df46e759b668dc79ecbe1c08b04cf2Block Operator
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