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 8858544 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94262529 epoch_slot_no: 345729 block_no: 8858367 slot_leader_id: 4562380 size: 85747 time: 2023-06-03 21:47:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3c03e9f25290a9cb7e9ed88dc5ed6f0b5a9f64029897931d8544ee8626df22bBlock Operator
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