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 8858627 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94264338 epoch_slot_no: 347538 block_no: 8858450 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 82476 time: 2023-06-03 22:17:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31175569124b15ddca53b8a09f564b63d92661a2038d0f0afa6c72cc8bad8bc6Block Operator
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