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 8858746 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 94266956 epoch_slot_no: 350156 block_no: 8858569 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 87543 time: 2023-06-03 23:00:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb0a89df6d829cf176b78899d38224d96bec2da8ac5b79ff44d5ad1743784941Block Operator
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