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 8858643 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 94264817 epoch_slot_no: 348017 block_no: 8858466 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 88275 time: 2023-06-03 22:25:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x592253c2aaf2967f7d16b34f71530d32deb705781d07b086875547b170000dbeBlock Operator
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