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 8858723 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 94266442 epoch_slot_no: 349642 block_no: 8858546 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 87674 time: 2023-06-03 22:52:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f18091bbeff0da71f893432ed5fea469abc5896a18b07c5d41419905f91425fBlock Operator
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