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 8858533 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 94262230 epoch_slot_no: 345430 block_no: 8858356 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 81109 time: 2023-06-03 21:42:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa0f75b8067bc8539f7d9d9da472a3d7ebfd4df7871c3852e46980e53218f8c3Block Operator
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